Bus Driver - IDEA Austin

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The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes to and from a variety of school sites and assuring the safety of all passengers riding the school bus. Employees receive general supervision within standard policies and procedures. The role ensures safety of all passengers including special education students while operating the assigned bus and keeping the bus in a safe operating condition.

• Hourly rate ranging between $21.73 for 0 years of experience and $25.56.
• Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

• Paid Family Leave:
  Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Staff may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs for this role if applicable.

• Education:
  
  GED or High School Diploma
• Experience:
  
  Operation of large passenger vehicles or equivalent; 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.

• Drive 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.
• Maintain order and discipline of passengers; resolve disputes, document and report severe disciplinary cases.
• Conduct daily safety and operational inspection of the assigned vehicle.
• Oversee loading and unloading of students, release students to authorized individuals, and ensure safety belts are fastened.
• Maintain records and reports including mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
• Notify appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled routes.
  
  Ensure all credentials (CDL, Medical Card, Region One) are current and comply with DOT and IDEA policy.
• Communicate openly with campus managers, receive and respond to feedback, and self‑reflect to improve performance.
• Prioritize tasks, adapt to changing circumstances, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously within established time constraints.
• Work on an open schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed; expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week.

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools serving over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. We are on track to maintain our legacy of sending 100% of graduates to college.

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