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    Non-CDL SpEd Driver - Brownsville, United States - IDEA Public Schools

    IDEA Public Schools
    IDEA Public Schools Brownsville, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    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 $13.50 for 0 years of experienceand $16.54
  • 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
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