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 $16.00 for 0 years of experienceand $20.00.
• 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
• 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

Last updated : 2024-05-31