SPED Non-CDL Driver - IDEA Quest (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Edinburg, TX

12d•$15 - $19

About The Position

The SPED Non-CDL Driver safely transports SPED and/or RISE students between home and campus and to other school sites and assigned field trips. The role supports safe, reliable transportation while reducing operational costs. The driver operates a SPED-approved vehicle, follows assigned schedules and safety procedures, supervises student boarding and unloading, and maintains order during transportation. The position also includes vehicle inspections, reporting maintenance issues and route delays, keeping transportation records, and maintaining required credentials. The driver communicates with campus managers and transportation leadership, accepts feedback, and adapts to changing priorities and circumstances. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of experience driving a non-CDL passenger vehicle, and that the applicant be at least 21 years old. Drivers must be available on an open calendar, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and work at least 32 hours per week, with extended hours when business needs require. The position may involve assisting with wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and other equipment required by students’ IEPs, as well as participating in ARD and IEP meetings. IDEA Public Schools is a multi-state network of tuition-free Pre-K–12 public charter schools. The organization describes a mission of helping students get to and through college and emphasizes accountability, urgency, adaptability, collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to feedback.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience driving a non-CDL passenger vehicle.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must be able to work on an open calendar, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week, not including assigned extracurricular activities.
Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs.
Must be able to assist with student equipment, including wheelchairs, car seats, and child safety restraints.
Must be able to participate in ARD and IEP meetings.
Must be able to conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance issues.
Must be able to maintain proper credentials in accordance with DOT and IDEA policy.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, adapt to change, and meet time constraints.
Must be receptive to positive and critical feedback and communicate with campus managers.

Responsibilities

Safely transport students in a SPED-approved vehicle according to assigned schedules.
Transport students between their homes, school sites, and assigned field trips.
Oversee student loading and unloading, release students only to authorized individuals, and ensure passenger-van safety belts are fastened.
Maintain order and appropriate discipline among passengers; resolve disputes and document and report serious disciplinary cases.
Follow safety rules and procedures.
Conduct daily safety and operational inspections of the assigned vehicle and report maintenance issues to the SPED Transportation Manager.
Maintain records and reports, including mileage, routing, maintenance, and schedules.
Notify appropriate individuals about delays to scheduled routes.
Maintain and carry credentials required by DOT and IDEA policy.
Assist the SPED Monitor and students with equipment such as wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and other equipment required by the IEP.
Participate in ARD and IEP meetings with Special Education personnel and Principals.
Report availability each morning to the SPED Transportation Manager or campus leaders.
Maintain open communication with campus managers, accept feedback, and reflect on performance to improve.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing circumstances, and complete work within established time constraints.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and the majority of costs subsidized for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
Paid family leave of up to 8 weeks for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, with a maximum of $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year and unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.