Bus Driver - IDEA Lakeland (Immediate Opening)

Bus DriverRole 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.What We OfferCompensation:Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $18.49 for 0 years of experience and $23.11This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.Other 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 children. Some 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 designation.Tuition 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 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 available at no cost.Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.Qualifications:Education: GED or High School DiplomaExperience: Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training; ability to manage student behaviorLicense or Certification: Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsementsCompleted bus driver safety training courseMust be over 21 years oldPass alcohol and drug testsDOT Physical ExaminationAccountabilities:Safely transports studentsDrives 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 assignedMaintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolving disputes, documents and reports severe disciplinary casesConducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle dailyUnderstands the basics of transporting studentsOversees the loading and unloading of students, releasing students to authorized individual, and assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vansMaintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedulesNotifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled routeEnsure to always have proper credentials (CDL, Medical Card, & Region One) updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policyMust be able to understand and take directions and feedback wellHave an open communication channel with managers of campuses they driveAble to accept negative and positive feedbackAble to self –reflect on own performance to improve the operationMust manage multiple tasks by prioritizing workNeeds to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasksHandle various tasks simultaneously within established time constraintsBe able to work on an open calendarAble to work on evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week – Not including Extra Curricular Activities assigned by campusAble to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needsWe 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 collegeHas demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for themHas a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quicklyWorks with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomesThrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and changeSeeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organizationWorks through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomesWe believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and studentsAbout IDEA Public SchoolsAt IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 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 schools.IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report's top high schools lists. IDEA 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 college.When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You 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 reality.At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.