SPED Non-CDL Bus Driver - IDEA Bluff Springs (Immediate Opening) at IDEA Public Schools | Austin, TX, US | Rezi

SPED Non-CDL Bus Driver - IDEA Bluff Springs (Immediate Opening) at IDEA Public Schools

SPED Non-CDL Bus Driver - IDEA Bluff Springs (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools · Austin, TX, US

2 weeks ago

SPED Non-CDL Bus Driver - IDEA Bluff Springs (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools · Austin, TX, US

17 days ago
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About the Role

Provide safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students to and from home and campus daily while reducing operational cost.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Assist the SPED Monitor and students with equipment such as wheelchairs, car seats, child safety restraints, and any other 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 any maintenance related issues to SPED Transportation Manager
  • Report every morning to your SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders of your availability status

Requirements

  • 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

Skills

  • Driving
  • Vehicle inspection
  • Record keeping
  • Communication
  • Adaptability
  • Prioritization
  • Assisting with equipment (wheelchairs, car seats, etc.)
  • Participating in meetings (ARD, IEP)
  • Reporting maintenance issues
  • Reporting availability status

Location

  • Onsite

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Minimal 1 year experience driving a non-CDL vehicle passenger vehicle

Education Level

  • HS diploma or GED required

Salary/Compensations

  • $17.30 - $21.62 per hour
  • Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment

Benefits

  • Majority of employee premium for the base medical plan covered
  • Subsidized majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children
  • Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child (Paid Family Leave)
  • Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (Tuition Reimbursement)
  • 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services (Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health)
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Parenting benefits
  • Generous vacation time
  • Referral bonuses
  • Professional development
  • Potential relocation allowance

About the Company

  • 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, Louisiana, 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.

Equal Opportunity

  • We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students