General Bus Driver - Mid Rio Grande Valley (Immediate Opening)
Description 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 busEmployees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and proceduresThis 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 conditionWhat We Offer Compensation:
Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $17.
44 for 0 years of experience and $21.
80 This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainmentOther
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 childrenSome of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
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 designationTuition Reimbursement:
Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availabilityEmployer-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 costDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development:
We offer staff opportunities to engage in identity-based affinity space and leadership training covering a variety of topics such as culturally competent leadership, models of equity, mitigating bias, and moreOther benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional developmentIDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicableWhat You BringCompetencies:
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 What You'll Do - Accountabilities:
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 -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, etcExpected 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 We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change:
that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students About IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to collegeSince 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schoolsIDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.
SNews & World Report's top high schools listsIDEA 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 collegeWhen you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and FamilyYou 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 realityDiversity, Equity and Inclusion At IDEA we recognize that racism, bias, and privilege exist in societyWe are committed to an organizational culture that promotes awareness and inclusivity for our students and staff and supports their path to positively impact our broader societyWe are committed to recognizing the impact of racism and privilege, and commit as an organization to have equitable practices, policies, and structuresVisit https:
//ideapublicschools.
org/dei/ to learn about IDEA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias commitmentTo Apply Please submit your application online through JobviteIt's in your best interest to apply as soon as possibleIDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activitiesAny person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.
Recommended Skills Behavioral Medicine Business Requirements Commercial Driver's License (Cdl) Entrepreneurship Hardworking And Dedicated Human Resources Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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 busEmployees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and proceduresThis 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 conditionWhat We Offer Compensation:
Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $17.
44 for 0 years of experience and $21.
80 This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainmentOther
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 childrenSome of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:
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 designationTuition Reimbursement:
Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availabilityEmployer-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 costDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Professional Development:
We offer staff opportunities to engage in identity-based affinity space and leadership training covering a variety of topics such as culturally competent leadership, models of equity, mitigating bias, and moreOther benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional developmentIDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicableWhat You BringCompetencies:
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 What You'll Do - Accountabilities:
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 -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, etcExpected 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 We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:
Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change:
that all students are capable of getting to and through college Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students About IDEA Public Schools At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to collegeSince 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schoolsIDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.
SNews & World Report's top high schools listsIDEA 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 collegeWhen you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and FamilyYou 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 realityDiversity, Equity and Inclusion At IDEA we recognize that racism, bias, and privilege exist in societyWe are committed to an organizational culture that promotes awareness and inclusivity for our students and staff and supports their path to positively impact our broader societyWe are committed to recognizing the impact of racism and privilege, and commit as an organization to have equitable practices, policies, and structuresVisit https:
//ideapublicschools.
org/dei/ to learn about IDEA's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias commitmentTo Apply Please submit your application online through JobviteIt's in your best interest to apply as soon as possibleIDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activitiesAny person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.
Recommended Skills Behavioral Medicine Business Requirements Commercial Driver's License (Cdl) Entrepreneurship Hardworking And Dedicated Human Resources Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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