School Bus Driver: Safe Routes & Student Guardian

IDEA Public Schools; Rio Grande City (TX); 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

Life insurance

Generous vacation time

Referral bonuses

Professional development

Relocation allowance

Job summary

IDEA Public Schools seeks a dedicated Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes, ensuring passenger safety and bus readiness. You will uphold discipline, maintain records, and perform daily vehicle inspections to support on-time service across school sites.

The role requires a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, completion of safety training, and readiness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Education: GED or High School Diploma.
• Experience: operation of large passenger vehicles; ability to manage student behavior.
• License: Valid CDL with class P and S endorsements.
• Completed bus driver safety training course.
• Must be over 21 years old.
• Pass alcohol and drug tests.
• DOT Physical Examination.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports students.
• Drives a school bus safely on schedule to homes and campuses and on field trips.
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers and documents incidents.
• Conducts daily safety and operational inspections of the vehicle.

Skills

Passenger safety

Student behavior management

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Tools

CDL with class P and S endorsements

Job description

IDEA Public Schools seeks a dedicated Bus Driver to transport students on scheduled routes, ensuring passenger safety and bus readiness. You will uphold discipline, maintain records, and perform daily vehicle inspections to support on-time service across school sites.

The role requires a CDL with passenger and school bus endorsements, completion of safety training, and readiness to work extended hours and weekends as needed.