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$16/hr–$20/hr
Full-time
high school
Medical Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Tuition Reimbursement, Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health, Dental Plan, Vision Plan
Posted 35d ago
~32 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Safely transport SPED and RISE students between their homes and campus while maintaining vehicle safety and operational records. Oversee the loading and unloading of students and ensure adherence to safety protocols and IEP requirements.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED, a minimum of 1 year of non-CDL passenger vehicle driving experience, and must be at least 21 years old. Candidates must have a flexible schedule to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Full job description
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:
Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.32 for 0 years of experienceand $20.40
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.
What You Bring -- 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 Principals
Able to conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance related issues to SPED Transportation Manager
Be able to report every morning to your SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders of your availability status
Qualifications:
Education: HS diploma or GED required
Experience: Minimal 1 year experience driving a non-CDL vehicle passenger vehicle
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be able to work with open calendar
Must 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 campus
Must be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs
What You’ll Do – Accountabilities:
Safely transport students
Drives a SPED approved vehicle safely, in accordance with time schedules
Transports students to and from their homes, a variety of school sites, and on field trips as assigned
Oversees the loading and unloading of students; only releases students to authorized individuals; assures that safety belts are fastened in passenger vans
Maintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary cases
Follow safety rules and procedures
Conducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle daily
Maintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules
Notifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled route
Maintains and carries proper credentials updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policy
Takes direction and feedback well
Has an open communication channel with campus managers
Able to accept feedback, both positive and critical
Able to self –reflect on own performance in order to improve continuously
Manages multiple tasks by prioritizing work
Needs to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasks
Handles various tasks simultaneously and within established time constraints
We look for Team and Family who embody the followingvaluesand characteristics:
Believes and is committed to our missionand being an agent of change: that all studentsare capable of gettingto and through college
Has demonstrated effectiveoutcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improvequickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationshipsin order toachieve outcomes
We believe in education asa professionand hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students
About 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. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values
To Apply
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IDEA Public Schools believes that each child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a network of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools in the United States. Currently, the network serves nearly 88,000 college-bound students in 145 schools across Texas and its affiliates. IDEA has been recognized in national rankings for The Washington Post, The U.S. Department of Education’s list of Blue Ribbon Schools, and U.S. News & World Report’s Top High Schools lists. In the last 18 years, IDEA has sent nearly 100% of its graduates to college and remains on track to uphold that legacy.
Offices: 2115 West Pike Boulevard, Weslaco, Texas 78596, US · 12500 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78216, US · 5816 Wilcab Rd B, Austin, Texas 78721, US · 813 N Kansas St, Suite 100, El Paso, Texas 79902, US · 600 Bryan Avenue, Suite 220, Fort Worth, TX 76104, US
IDEA Public Schools believes that each child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a network of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools in the United States. Currently, the network serves nearly 88,000 college-bound students in 145 schools across Texas and its affiliates. IDEA has been recognized in national rankings for The Washington Post, The U.S. Department of Education’s list of Blue Ribbon Schools, and U.S. News & World Report’s Top High Schools lists. In the last 18 years, IDEA has sent nearly 100% of its graduates to college and remains on track to uphold that legacy.
Offices: 2115 West Pike Boulevard, Weslaco, Texas 78596, US · 12500 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, Texas 78216, US · 5816 Wilcab Rd B, Austin, Texas 78721, US · 813 N Kansas St, Suite 100, El Paso, Texas 79902, US · 600 Bryan Avenue, Suite 220, Fort Worth, TX 76104, US