Bus Driver Applicant Pool - Middle Rio Grande Valley

IDEA Public Schools; Texas; On-site; USD 26,174 - 32,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health services

Dental and vision plans

Generous vacation time

Job summary

A leading public charter school network in Wisconsin seeks a Bus Driver responsible for safely transporting students over scheduled routes. The ideal candidate should have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and experience with large passenger vehicles. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, performance bonuses, and various benefits including paid family leave and tuition reimbursement. This role requires a commitment to safety and effective communication with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger and school bus endorsements.
• Experience in operating large passenger vehicles preferred.
• Must pass alcohol and drug tests and complete a DOT Physical Examination.
• Must be over 21 years old and have completed bus driver safety training.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students to various school sites and for field trips.
• Maintain order and document any severe disciplinary issues.
• Conduct daily safety and operational inspections of the bus.
• Manage loading/unloading of students and ensure safety belts are fastened.
• Maintain records including mileage and time schedules.

Skills

Safety management

Student behavior management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

Role Mission

The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes to and from a variety of school sites and to assure the safety of the passengers riding the school bus. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for ensuring the safety of all passengers, including special education students, while operating the assigned bus and for ensuring the assigned bus is always in a safe operating condition.

What We Offer

Compensation

• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $19.00 for 0 years of experience and $23.75.
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Other Benefits

• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services available at no cost.
• Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development. Relocation allowance may be offered to defray the cost of moving, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: GED or High School Diploma.
• Experience: Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behavior.
• License or Certification: Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements.
• Completed bus driver safety training course.
• Must be over 21 years old.
• Pass alcohol and drug tests.
• DOT Physical Examination.

What You’ll Do – Accountabilities

• Safely transports students: Drives a school bus safely in accordance with time schedules; transporting students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases.
• Conducts established safety and operational inspections of assigned vehicle daily.
• Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releases students to authorized individuals, and assures that safety belts are fastened.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports, including mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
• Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route.
• Ensures to always have proper credentials (CDL, Medical Card, & Region One) updated according to DOT and IDEA policy.
• Has an open communication channel with managers of campuses they drive.
• Accepts negative and positive feedback and self‑reflects on own performance to improve the operation.
• Adapts to changing circumstances while performing various tasks; handles multiple tasks simultaneously within established time constraints.
• Works on an open calendar: Able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.; expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week (not including extra curricular activities); able to work extended hours when necessary.
• Embodies team and family values: Believes in the mission, demonstrates effective outcomes, takes action, works with urgency and purpose, thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, seeks and responds to feedback, works through silos, and upholds professionalism and integrity.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. IDEA boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high school lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. The Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values

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