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

divh2Special Education Transportation Driver/h2pRole Mission: Provide safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students to and from home and campus daily while reducing operational cost./ppWhat We Offer/ppCompensation:/pulliCompensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.00 for 0 years of experience and $20.00/liliThis role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment./li/ulpOther Benefits:/ppWe offer a 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. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:/pulliPaid 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./liliTuition 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./liliEmployer-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./li/ulpOther benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable./ppWhat You Bring -- Competencies:/pulliMust 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./liliBe able to participate in ARD and IEP Meetings with Special Education personnel and Principals/liliAble to conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance related issues to SPED Transportation Manager/liliBe able to report every morning to your SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders of your availability status/li/ulpQualifications:/pulliEducation: HS diploma or GED required/liliExperience: Minimal 1 year experience driving a non-CDL vehicle passenger vehicle/liliMust be at least 21 years of age/liliMust be able to work with open calendar/liliMust be able to work on evenings, weekends, holidays, etc./liliExpected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week not including extra-curricular activities assigned by campus/liliMust be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs/li/ulpWhat Youll Do Accountabilities :/ppSafely transport students/pulliDrives a SPED approved vehicle safely, in accordance with time schedules/liliTransports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned/liliOversees the loading and unloading of students; only releases students to authorized individuals; assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans/liliMaintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary cases/li/ulpFollow safety rules and procedures/pulliConducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily/liliMaintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules/liliNotifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route/liliMaintains and carries proper credentials updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policy/li/ulpTakes direction and feedback well/pulliHas an open communication channel with campus managers/liliAble to accept feedback, both positive and critical/liliAble to self reflect on own performance in order to improve continuously/li/ulpManages multiple tasks by prioritizing work/pulliNeeds to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks/liliHandles various tasks simultaneously and within established time constraints/li/ulpWe look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:/pulliBelieves and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college/liliHas demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them/liliHas a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly/liliWorks with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes/liliThrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change/liliSeeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization/liliWorks through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes/liliWe believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students/li/ulpAbout IDEA Public Schools/ppAt IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools./ppIDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News World Reports top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college./ppWhen you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality./ppAt IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members./ppTo Apply/ppPlease submit your application online through Jobvite. Its in your best interest to apply as soon as possible./ppIDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organizations compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io./p/div