Non-CDL SPED Driver- IDEA Rio Grande City (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools • Rio Grande City, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Provide safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students to and from home and campus daily while reducing operational cost. This role involves safely transporting students, driving a SPED approved vehicle in accordance with time schedules, and transporting students to and from their homes, various school sites, and on field trips. The driver will oversee the loading and unloading of students, release students only to authorized individuals, and ensure safety belts are fastened. Maintaining order and proper discipline of passengers, resolving disputes, and documenting/reporting severe disciplinary cases are also key responsibilities. The role requires conducting daily safety and operational inspections of the assigned vehicle, maintaining various records and reports (mileage, routing, maintenance, time schedules), and notifying appropriate individuals of any delays. The driver must maintain proper credentials updated according to DOT and IDEA policy, take direction and feedback well, maintain open communication with campus managers, accept feedback, self-reflect for continuous improvement, manage multiple tasks by prioritizing work, adapt to changing circumstances, and handle various tasks simultaneously within established time constraints.

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED required
• Minimal 1 year experience driving a non-CDL vehicle passenger vehicle
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be able to work with open calendar
• Must be 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
• Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs

Responsibilities

• Safely transport students
• Drives a SPED approved vehicle safely, in accordance with time schedules
• Transports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned
• Oversees the loading and unloading of students; only releases students to authorized individuals; assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans
• Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
• Follow safety rules and procedures
• Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
• 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
• Maintains and carries proper credentials updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policy
• Takes direction and feedback well
• Has an open communication channel with campus managers
• Able to accept feedback, both positive and critical
• Able to self –reflect on own performance in order to improve continuously
• Manages multiple tasks by prioritizing work
• Needs to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks
• Handles various tasks simultaneously and within established time constraints
• Assist the SPED Monitor and students with equipment such as wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and any other equipment required by the IEP.
• Participate in ARD and IEP Meetings with Special Education personnel and Principals
• Conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance related issues to SPED Transportation Manager
• Report every morning to your SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders of your availability status

Benefits

• Hourly rate ranging between $14.56 for 0 years of experience and $18.20
• Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment
• Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan
• Subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
• Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation
• Tuition reimbursement up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services
• Dental and vision plans
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Parenting benefits
• Generous vacation time
• Referral bonuses
• Professional development
• Relocation allowance may be offered

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED