Part-Time CDL-B School Bus Driver

The Menta Education Group

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Galesburg, IL on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted April 26, 2025 Last posted April 26, 2025
Job description
As a Driver at The Menta Education Group, you will provide transportation for and direct supervision of special education students ages 5-21.

Hourly Pay
Attendance Bonuses
Safe-Driver Bonuses

Responsibilities

  • Drive a morning and afternoon route transporting special education students to and from school.
  • Possibility to take student to and from community experiences (student jobs, college classes, volunteer sites) during the day
  • Transport vehicles to and from maintenance facility 
  • Perform vehicle inspections as necessary.
  • If CDL-B, Driver will drive a 27 passenger or less bus.

Qualifications

  • CDL-B Required
  • Must be Age 23 or Older
  • Absolutely must be punctual and have good attendance 
  • Have an established work history of transportation and demonstrated length-of-stay in jobs
  • Must have patience and a willingness to work with students that require behavior and emotional support
  • Must Have Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
  • Commercial Drivers License with School Bus Passenger Endorsement
  • Pass drug and criminal background screening procedures

Compensation & Benefits

  • In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-part-time/

Menta Academy Galesburg

The staff at Menta Academy Galesburg will be dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.

Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

Compensation (from employer):
18.5–19.5 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Drive bus for students; ensure safety; perform vehicle inspections; help students as needed.

Job title

Part-Time CDL-B School Bus Driver

Experience level

21+ years

Industry

education

Location requirements

Galesburg, IL, remote work not allowed

Salary

18.5–19.5 USD per-hour-wage

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CDL-Bschool bus passenger endorsementacceptable motor vehicle recordcriminal background screeningdrug screening

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

school transportationspecial educationbus driving
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Galesburg, IL 61401, USA

On-site City