SPED Non-CDL Driver - IDEA Eastside (Immediate Opening)
About The Position
Provide safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students between home and campus while helping reduce operational costs. The driver operates an approved vehicle on scheduled routes and field trips, supports safe boarding and unloading, maintains passenger order, and completes daily vehicle inspections and required records. The role works with SPED monitors, students, campus leaders, and Special Education personnel, and requires schedule flexibility, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours when needed. The expected minimum is 32 hours per week, excluding assigned extracurricular activities.
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 and on 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.
- Ability to assist with equipment such as wheelchairs, car seats, and child safety restraints.
- Ability to conduct vehicle inspections and maintain required records and credentials.
- Ability to communicate effectively, accept feedback, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a SPED-approved vehicle according to established schedules and safety procedures.
- Transport students between their homes, school sites, and assigned field trips.
- Assist the SPED Monitor and students with wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and other equipment required by the IEP.
- Oversee student loading and unloading, release students only to authorized individuals, and ensure passenger-van seat belts are fastened.
- Maintain passenger order and discipline, resolve disputes, and document and report serious disciplinary cases.
- Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance issues to the SPED Transportation Manager.
- Maintain records and reports, including mileage, routing, maintenance, and schedules.
- Notify appropriate individuals of delays on scheduled routes.
- Keep required DOT and IDEA credentials current.
- Report availability status each morning to the SPED Transportation Manager or campus leaders.
- Participate in ARD and IEP meetings with Special Education personnel and Principals.
- Communicate with campus managers, accept direction and feedback, reflect on performance, prioritize competing tasks, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Benefits
- Hourly compensation ranging from $16.32 for 0 years of experience to $20.40.
- Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
- Medical plan with the employer covering the majority of the employee premium and subsidizing most costs for spouse/domestic partner and children.
- Up to 8 weeks of paid family leave 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, 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, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
