Bus Driver - IDEA Spears (25-26)

IDEA Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to the mission of ensuring every child has the opportunity to attend college. As a Bus Driver, you will play a crucial role in safely transporting students to various school sites while ensuring their well-being. This position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits plan, including paid family leave and tuition reimbursement. If you are passionate about education and making a difference in students' lives, this role is perfect for you. Become a part of a team that values integrity, respect, and belonging.

Benefits

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental and Vision Plans

Generous Vacation Time

Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

Relocation Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in operating large passenger vehicles.
• Completed bus driver safety training course.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports students to and from school and events.
• Maintains order and discipline on the bus.

Skills

Student Behavior Management

Safety Protocols

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

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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 .

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What We Offer

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Compensation:

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• Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $19.53 u00A0for 0 years of experience u00A0 and $24.42
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

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Other Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

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• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to u200B 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.

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Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

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What You Bring -- Competencies:

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Qualifications:

• Education: GED or High School Diploma
• Experience:u00A0 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 Driveru2019s 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

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What Youu2019ll Do u2013 Accountabilities :

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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; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
• Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily

Understands the basics of transporting students

• Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual, and assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans
• Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
• Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
• Ensure to always have proper credentials (CDL, Medical Card, & Region One) updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policy

Must be able to understand and take directions and feedback well

• Have an open communication channel with managers of campuses they drive
• Able to accept negative and positive feedback
• Able to self u2013reflect on own performance to improve the operation

Must manage multiple tasks by prioritizing work

• Needs to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks
• Handle various tasks simultaneously within established time constraints

Be able to work on an open calendar

• Able to work on evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
• Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week u2013 Not including Extra Curricular Activities assigned by campus
• Able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs

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IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Reportu2019s top highu202Fschoolsu202Flists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.u202Fu202Fu202Fu202F u00A0

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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. u00A0

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At IDEA 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 .u00A0 Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values

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