SPED Non-CDL Driver - IDEA Pharr

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 $14.56 for 0 years of experience and $18.20.
• This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.

• Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
• Has demonstrated effective outcomes 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 improve quickly.
• 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.
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