Bus Driver - IDEA Henry (Immediate Opening)

About the 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 bus. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This 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 condition.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individuals, and assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports including mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
• Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route.
• Ensures proper credentials (CDL, Medical Card, & Region One) are updated according to DOT and IDEA policy.
• Communicates effectively with campus managers, accepts feedback, and self‑reflects to improve performance.
• Manages multiple tasks by prioritizing work and adapts to changing circumstances while performing various tasks.
• Handles various tasks simultaneously within established time constraints.
• Works on an open calendar, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and can work extended hours when necessary.

Qualifications

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

Compensation

Hourly rate ranges from $25.00 (0 years of experience) to $28.75. Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan with majority of employee premium covered; subsidies for spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget.
• 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, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development.
• Potential relocation allowance to defray moving costs, if applicable.

Schedule

Minimum of 32 hours per week (excluding extracurricular activities assigned by campus). Must be able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when necessary to meet business needs.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes each child can go to college. Founded in 2000, IDEA has grown from a single school of 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. The organization consistently ranks nationally on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high school lists. Employees join a team and family that values mission‑driven impact, accountability, urgency, and collaboration, guided by core values that promote integrity, respect, and belonging.