School Bus Driver — Safe Routes, Student Care, Growth

IDEA Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health

Dental and Vision Plans

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation Time

Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks an attentive Bus Driver to transport students safely on scheduled routes across multiple school sites. The role requires a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, state safety training, and the ability to manage student behavior while adhering to DOT policies.

The position involves driving on time schedules, loading/unloading students, keeping records, and reporting delays. Occasional evening/weekend shifts are expected, with a minimum 32 hours weekly commitment.

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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-reflect 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 - Not including Extra Curricular Activities assigned by campus
• Able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs

Skills

Student Safety

Discipline Management

Communication

Time Management

Over 21

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

CDL Class P/S

DOT Medical Card

Job description

IDEA Public Schools seeks an attentive Bus Driver to transport students safely on scheduled routes across multiple school sites. The role requires a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, state safety training, and the ability to manage student behavior while adhering to DOT policies.

The position involves driving on time schedules, loading/unloading students, keeping records, and reporting delays. Occasional evening/weekend shifts are expected, with a minimum 32 hours weekly commitment.