Bus Driver - IDEA Yukon

Role Mission

The Bus Driver is responsible for transporting students over scheduled routes to and from a variety of school sites and ensuring the safety of all passengers, including special education students, while operating the assigned bus.

Employee receives general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures and is responsible for keeping the bus in safe operating condition.

• Hourly rate ranging from $22.64 for 0 years of experience to $26.02.
• Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks for birth or adoption, based on tenure.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition, max $5,250 per year.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development.
• Potential relocation allowance if applicable.

• GED or high school diploma.
• Experience operating large passenger vehicles or equivalent experience and training; ability to manage student behavior.
• Valid CDL with class P and S endorsements.
• Completed bus driver safety training course.
• Over 21 years old.
• Pass alcohol and drug tests.
• DOT physical examination.

• Drive school bus safely in accordance with schedules, transporting students to and from homes, school sites, and field trips.
• Maintain order and discipline of passengers; resolve disputes and document or report severe disciplinary cases.
• Conduct daily safety and operational inspection of the vehicle.
• Oversee loading and unloading; ensure safety belts are fastened; release students to authorized individuals.
• Maintain records of mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
• Notify appropriate individuals of any delays on scheduled routes.
• Keep credentials (CDL, medical card, region one) updated per DOT and IDEA policy.
• Maintain open communication with campus managers.
• Accept both positive and negative feedback and reflect on performance to improve operations.
• Prioritize tasks and adapt to changing circumstances; handle multiple tasks simultaneously within time constraints.
• Work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed; minimum 32 hours per week.

• Committed to mission that all students can reach college.
• Accountable for effective outcomes and results.
• Propensity for action and learning from mistakes.
• Urgency and purpose driving student outcomes.
• Thrives in entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Seeks and responds well to frequent feedback.
• Builds cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
• Demonstrates high level of conduct, professionalism, and behaviors as a model.

IDEA 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 activities.