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

Transportation SpecialistRole Mission: Provide safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students to and from home and campus daily while reducing operational cost.Compensation:Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $15.34 for 0 years of experience and $19.18. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.Other Benefits:We 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: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.Other 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.Competencies: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 PrincipalsAble to conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance related issues to SPED Transportation ManagerBe able to report every morning to your SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders of your availability statusQualifications:Education: HS diploma or GED requiredExperience: Minimal 1 year experience driving a non-CDL vehicle passenger vehicleMust be at least 21 years of ageMust be able to work with open calendarMust 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 campusMust be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needsAccountabilities:Safely transport students:Drives a SPED approved vehicle safely, in accordance with time schedulesTransports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assignedOversees the loading and unloading of students; only releases students to authorized individuals; assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vansMaintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary casesFollow safety rules and procedures:Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle dailyMaintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedulesNotifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled routeMaintains and carries proper credentials updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policyTakes direction and feedback well:Has an open communication channel with campus managersAble to accept feedback, both positive and criticalAble to self –reflect on own performance in order to improve continuouslyManages multiple tasks by prioritizing work:Needs to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasksHandles various tasks simultaneously and within established time constraintsWe look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through collegeHas demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for themHas a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quicklyWorks with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomesThrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and changeSeeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organizationWorks through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomesWe believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and studentsAbout IDEA Public Schools:At 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.IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report's 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.When 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.At 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.To Apply:Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It's in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.IDEA 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 organization's 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.