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

IDEA Public Schools•Rio Grande City, TX

1d•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 is responsible for safely transporting students, driving a SPED approved vehicle in accordance with time schedules, and ensuring the safety of passengers during loading and unloading. The driver will also maintain records, conduct vehicle inspections, and communicate effectively with management and campus leaders.

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
Must be able to assist the SPED Monitor and students with equipment such as wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and any other equipment required by the IEP.
Be able to participate in ARD and IEP Meetings with Special Education personnel and Principals
Able to conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance related issues to SPED Transportation Manager
Able to report every morning to your SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders of your availability status
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Safely transport students
Drive a SPED approved vehicle safely, in accordance with time schedules
Transport students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned
Oversee the loading and unloading of students; only release students to authorized individuals; assure that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans
Maintain order and proper discipline of passengers; resolve disputes; document and report severe disciplinary cases
Follow safety rules and procedures
Conduct established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
Maintain a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
Notify appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
Maintain and carry proper credentials updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policy
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

Compensation for this role is set at an 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 and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
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.
Dental and vision plans
Disability
Life insurance
Parenting benefits
Generous vacation time
Referral bonuses
Professional development
Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.