Non-CDL SPED Driver- IDEA Rio Grande City (26-27)
IDEA Public Schools, Rio Grande City, TX, United States
Role Mission
Provide safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students to and from home and campus daily while reducing operational cost.
What We Offer
Compensation:
Hourly rate $14.56 for 0 years of experience to $18.20 for more experience.
Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: 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.
Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray move costs for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring – Competencies
Assist the SPED Monitor and students with equipment such as wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and any equipment required by the IEP.
Participate in ARD and IEP meetings with Special Education personnel and principals.
Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance issues to the SPED Transportation Manager.
Report daily availability status to the SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders.
Qualifications
Education: HS diploma or GED required.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of 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 able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week (not including extra‑curricular activities assigned by campus).
Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
Safely transport students.
Drive a SPED‑approved vehicle safely, in accordance with time schedules.
Transport students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned.
Oversee loading and unloading of students; only release students to authorized individuals; assure safety belts are fastened in passenger vans.
Maintain order and proper discipline of passengers; resolve disputes; document and report severe disciplinary cases.
Follow safety rules and procedures
Conduct established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.
Maintain a variety of records and reports including mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
Notify appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled routes.
Maintain and carry proper credentials updated according to DOT and IDEA policy.
Takes direction and feedback well
Have an open communication channel with campus managers.
Accept feedback, both positive and critical.
Reflect on own performance to improve continuously.
Manages multiple tasks by prioritizing work
Adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and within established time constraints.
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics
Believe in and commit to our mission of enabling all students to reach and thrive in college.
Demonstrate effective outcomes and results; hold oneself accountable.
Have a propensity for action, willing to learn from mistakes quickly.
Work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrive in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seek and respond well to frequent, open feedback across all levels.
Work through silos and forge strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
Believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism, and behavior as models for colleagues and students.
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Provide safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students to and from home and campus daily while reducing operational cost.
What We Offer
Compensation:
Hourly rate $14.56 for 0 years of experience to $18.20 for more experience.
Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Other Benefits:
Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: 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.
Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray move costs for this role, if applicable.
What You Bring – Competencies
Assist the SPED Monitor and students with equipment such as wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and any equipment required by the IEP.
Participate in ARD and IEP meetings with Special Education personnel and principals.
Conduct pre‑ and post‑trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance issues to the SPED Transportation Manager.
Report daily availability status to the SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders.
Qualifications
Education: HS diploma or GED required.
Experience: Minimum 1 year of 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 able to work evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
Expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per week (not including extra‑curricular activities assigned by campus).
Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs.
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities
Safely transport students.
Drive a SPED‑approved vehicle safely, in accordance with time schedules.
Transport students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned.
Oversee loading and unloading of students; only release students to authorized individuals; assure safety belts are fastened in passenger vans.
Maintain order and proper discipline of passengers; resolve disputes; document and report severe disciplinary cases.
Follow safety rules and procedures
Conduct established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily.
Maintain a variety of records and reports including mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
Notify appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled routes.
Maintain and carry proper credentials updated according to DOT and IDEA policy.
Takes direction and feedback well
Have an open communication channel with campus managers.
Accept feedback, both positive and critical.
Reflect on own performance to improve continuously.
Manages multiple tasks by prioritizing work
Adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously and within established time constraints.
We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics
Believe in and commit to our mission of enabling all students to reach and thrive in college.
Demonstrate effective outcomes and results; hold oneself accountable.
Have a propensity for action, willing to learn from mistakes quickly.
Work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
Thrive in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; comfortable with ambiguity and change.
Seek and respond well to frequent, open feedback across all levels.
Work through silos and forge strong cross‑departmental relationships to achieve outcomes.
Believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to a high level of conduct, professionalism, and behavior as models for colleagues and students.
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