Bus Driver- IDEA Tres Lagos (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•McAllen, TX

10d

About The Position

The Bus Driver transports students on scheduled routes to and from their homes and various school sites, as well as on assigned field trips, while ensuring passenger safety. The role operates under general supervision and standard policies and procedures. It includes responsibility for maintaining order among passengers, including special education students, and keeping the assigned bus in safe operating condition. The position is expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week, excluding assigned extracurricular activities. Evening, weekend, holiday, and extended-hours work may be required to meet business needs. Compensation is hourly, ranging from $19.00 for 0 years of experience to $23.75, and the role is eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

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.
Completed 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 follow directions and feedback.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and extended hours when necessary.
Ability to work a minimum of 32 hours per week, excluding assigned extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

Safely drive a school bus according to scheduled routes, transporting students to and from their homes, school sites, and assigned field trips.
Maintain order and appropriate discipline among passengers; resolve disputes and document and report severe disciplinary cases.
Conduct daily established safety and operational inspections of the assigned vehicle.
Oversee student loading and unloading, release students to authorized individuals, and ensure safety belts are fastened in passenger vans.
Maintain records and reports, including mileage, routing, maintenance, and schedules.
Keep required credentials, including a CDL, medical card, and Region One credentials, current in accordance with DOT and IDEA policy.
Communicate with campus managers and notify appropriate individuals of delays in scheduled routes.
Manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, adapt to changing circumstances, and complete tasks within established time constraints.
Receive and use directions and feedback, self-reflect on performance, and work to improve operations.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
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.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition paid toward 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 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability and life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.