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

IDEA Public Schools•Austin, TX

7d•$17 - $22

About The Position

The SPED Non-CDL Driver provides safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students between their homes and campus each day while helping reduce operational costs. The driver operates an approved vehicle according to schedules, supports safe student loading and unloading, maintains passenger order, and completes vehicle inspections and related records. The role also involves communicating with transportation managers and campus leaders, attending ARD and IEP meetings with Special Education personnel and Principals, and assisting students and the SPED Monitor with equipment required by students’ IEPs. The position is expected to work at least 32 hours per week, excluding extracurricular activities assigned by campus, and may require extended hours. The schedule requires an open calendar and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. The hourly compensation range is $17.30 to $21.62, with eligibility for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

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 with an open calendar.
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must work a minimum of 32 hours per week, not including extracurricular activities assigned by campus.
Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs.
Must be able to assist with equipment such as wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and other equipment required by students’ IEPs.

Responsibilities

Safely transport students in a SPED-approved vehicle according to established schedules.
Transport students to and from their homes, school sites, and assigned field trips.
Oversee student loading and unloading, release students only to authorized individuals, and ensure safety belts are fastened in passenger vans.
Maintain passenger order and discipline, resolve disputes, and document and report severe 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 time schedules.
Notify appropriate individuals of delays on scheduled routes.
Maintain and carry credentials as required by DOT and IDEA policy.
Assist the SPED Monitor and students with 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 status each morning to the SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders.
Communicate with campus managers and respond constructively to direction and feedback.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing circumstances, and complete work within established time constraints.
Reflect on performance and pursue continuous improvement.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered; the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children are subsidized.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, depending on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of tuition for a qualifying degree program, up to $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, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable, to help defray moving costs.