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    sped cdl bus driver - Tampa, FL , USA, United States - IDEA Public Schools

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    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.

    What We Offer

    Compensation:
    • Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $20.34 for 0 years of experience and $25.42.
    • This 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.

    What You Bring -- Competencies:

    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, etc.
    • Expected 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 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. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here:

    To Apply

    Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It's in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

    IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees. A Drug-Free Workplace means that of our employees must remain Drug-Free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job. In holding to this policy, all staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in their new role with us.

    To read our full policy, please click the following link:

    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. Any 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

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