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Bus drivers' typical schedule:
5:30AM-10:30AM and then 2:30PM-5:30PM or 
5:30AM-8:00AM to 12:00PM to 5:30PM. 

I only recommend this job to other school bus drivers with a CDL who are looking for a decent place to work at that's not too stressful (school bus training here is almost non-existent). Working at another school bus company before coming to work here has helped me appreciate Prairie Seeds Academy a lot. 

For example, naughty students on the school bus. At my old bus company, no matter how many bus citations/referrals I wrote, nothing would happen. But here at Prairie Seeds Academy, they actually do something about bad behavior on the bus. I've seen staff members with my bus referrals in hand looking for the troublemakers and confronting them about it. Fortunately, the troublemakers are not the majority of the students on the bus as Prairie Seeds Academy has some of the most meekest passengers a school bus driver can ever wish for and I am very thankful for that.

My biggest gripe about working here is the pay and the lack of vacation or sick days, but most of the pros outweigh the cons working here as a school bus driver.

Overall, there are good staff and teachers at this school. The school is a charter school so they have more compliance hoops to jump through compared to traditional public schools. They have worked hard to increase test scores. Teachers get common planning time and additional morning planning time. The school participates in Q-Comp incentive pay as well. The salaries have been increased in the last couple of years to be competitive to other charters. It's K-12. Usually, schools that still have the founder(s) running have the mission, vision and heart of the school in the forefront of their decisions. If you are not culturally accepting and collaborative in your work and in your  thought process, it will not be a fit for you. Assuming negative intent and spreading bad gossip doesn't help any organization. However if you are willing to learn, accept, respect and put in 110% and not participate in the negativity, then there is nothing to worry about.  In the time I've been there, I've seen some very good people grow & thrive as well as also seen some people constantly create fires for the school to put out who made some really inaccurate assumptions resulting in them losing sight of the potential of their contribution to the school and ultimately cutting short the 'could-have-beens' for students and families.  Everyone feels entitled to their opinion and no matter where you go, it is impossible to please every single person. Your experiences are made by what you put into it.

Prairie Seeds Academy has completely changed my life. Before I started working there, I was at a job where management didn't care anything about my future goals. Before I started at PSA, I had a heart to heart conversation with the principal and she reassured me that my goals were in line with the vision of PSA and had faith that I would make it to the top. Here I am 2 years later, in a new position, better pay, and working where my passion can thrive. 

If you are a first year teacher, this is a great environment to start your career off. Have you been teaching for 5+ years? This is a place where you can have job security and build strong relationships with families, students and staff. 

No matter what job you go to there will ALWAYS be something that isn't perfect! We are humans and we make mistakes. 

Be professional and proficient but most of all HAVE FUN!!!!!  

Communicate every concern you may have and make sure you are not gossiping! 

Thank you PSA for a wonderful 2 years!

At first PSA was a joy to work at. They took the pandemic seriously and were so great. Once the spring of my first year hit, I began to be criticized and it was clear that they played favorites. During my second year I got great feedback but during my third year I was criticized non stop for things like injuries and other medical needs. They claimed I was missing group time but in actuality they were complaining because one of their favorite teachers didn't like me. How do I know? They told me. By the end of the year I was being bullied and i went all the way to the "super intendent" with absolutely no response. If you are a admin favorite then you will do great. If not then you will be criticized. Nothing was ever enough. new curriculum and adopting of strategies constantly before the prior one could be implemented. Overall it is a mess. RUN AWAY

So much growth can happen at this school! PSA is all about providing professional development and they really care about grooming young professionals.  If you’re looking for a place to start, this is a great place! Management is really caring but they do also have firm expectations.  Test scores are important to them and that seems to really drive the school, but not so much to the point where they forget we’re all human.  I always enjoy going to work and have a hard time even using my PTO because I love being there!  My co-workers are always such a positive support and there’s so much opportunity for collaboration.  Again, this is another great reason why PSA is a good place for young professionals.  Definitely feels like a home away from home.

I worked at PSA from January 2015 to August 2016 after hearing that I got laid-off. The school had really good staff and teachers who worked well to help students succeed. The students were very welcoming, too. I was able to work with special education students from elementary, middle, and high school. The school was low in the reading and math test scores. Overall, I enjoyed my time as a paraprofessional. I would recommend this place as a stepping stone if you plan to be a teacher or be in the education field for a long-term career. 

PSA was a great place to work! The staff is friendly and the administration is responsive and supportive! The students are kind, passionate, and thoughtful. PSA has a vibrant school culture and many avenues to advance your career and professional development. PSA also some of the best school lunches I have ever had. 

If you are ok with management lying right to your face, then you should be fine working there. They don't really care about their employees and will say just about anything true or not.

Never had to worry about getting paid, but the students ran the school and management could not be trusted.

About half a dozen people quit in mid-year if that gives you any idea.

I love working here! Admin are supportive and caring. There is freedom to teach how you want, without being micromanaged. They do expect a lot of work out of their teachers but the support they over makes it less stressful. 

There is no support and a high rate of turnover. The students are at least 2-3 (sometimes more) grade levels behind in reading, math, and science. The test scores are awful and the admin place all the blame on the teaching staff.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Teacher 4 salaries reported	$55,972 per year
Elementary school teacher 5 salaries reported	$44,600 per year
Special education paraprofessional 2 salaries reported	$20.00 per hour
High school teacher 1 salary reported	$47,500 per year
Substitute teacher 1 salary reported	$24.00 per hour

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