Bus Driver - IDEA Edinburg (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
The Bus Driver transports students on scheduled routes to and from school sites and other assigned destinations while ensuring passenger safety. The role operates an assigned bus, including buses carrying students receiving special education services, and keeps the vehicle in safe operating condition. The driver receives general supervision and works within standard policies and procedures. This position is an immediate opening with IDEA Public Schools in Edinburg. It is expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week, excluding assigned extracurricular activities, and may require extended hours to meet business needs.
Requirements
- GED or high school diploma.
- Experience operating large passenger vehicles, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Ability to manage student behavior.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger (P) and school bus (S) endorsements.
- Completion of a bus driver safety training course.
- Must be over 21 years old.
- Must pass alcohol and drug tests.
- Must pass a DOT physical examination.
- Ability to understand and take directions and feedback, including positive and negative feedback.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays; maintain an open calendar; work at least 32 hours per week excluding assigned extracurricular activities; and work extended hours when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport students to and from their homes, school sites, and assigned field trips according to schedules.
- Maintain order and appropriate discipline among passengers, resolve disputes, and document and report serious disciplinary cases.
- Conduct daily safety and operational inspections of the assigned vehicle.
- Oversee student loading and unloading, release students to authorized individuals, and ensure seat belts are fastened in passenger vans.
- Maintain records and reports, including mileage, routing, maintenance, and schedules.
- Notify appropriate individuals about delays on scheduled routes.
- Keep required credentials, including CDL, medical card, and Region One credentials, current in accordance with DOT and IDEA policy.
- Communicate with campus managers and understand and respond to directions and feedback.
- Reflect on performance and prioritize work, adapt to changing circumstances, and handle multiple tasks within established time constraints.
Benefits
- Hourly compensation ranging from $19.00 for 0 years of experience to $23.75.
- Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
- Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, and the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
- Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
- Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephone counseling, and other work-life services.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Disability and life insurance.
- Parenting benefits.
- Generous vacation time.
- Referral bonuses.
- Professional development.
- Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
