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SPED Non-CDL Driver - IDEA La Joya (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools · La Joya, TX · 1 mo ago
Management$15.34/hrInternship

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

  • Safely transport students.
  • Drive a SPED‑approved vehicle in accordance with time schedules.
  • Transport students to and from their homes, various school sites, and field trips as assigned.
  • Oversee loading and unloading of students; release students only to authorized individuals and ensure safety belts are fastened.
  • Maintain order and proper discipline of passengers; resolve disputes; document and report severe disciplinary cases.
  • Follow safety rules and procedures.
  • Conduct daily safety and operational inspections of the assigned vehicle.
  • Maintain records and reports including mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedules.
  • Notify appropriate individuals of any delays in the scheduled route.
  • Maintain and carry proper credentials updated according to DOT and IDEA policy.
  • Take direction and feedback well; keep an open communication channel with campus managers.
  • Accept both positive and critical feedback; self‑reflect to improve continuously.
  • Manage multiple tasks by prioritizing work and adapting to changing circumstances.
  • Handle various tasks simultaneously within established time constraints.

Requirements

  • Education: High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year driving a non‑CDL passenger vehicle.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Ability to work with an open calendar and be available evenings, weekends, holidays, etc.
  • Expected minimum of 32 hours per week (excluding extra‑curricular activities assigned by campus).
  • Willingness to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs.

Competencies

  • 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 maintenance issues to the SPED Transportation Manager.
  • Report daily availability status to the SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders each morning.

Compensation

Hourly rate ranges from $15.34 (0 years experience) to $19.18 (with experience). This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of employee premiums for the base medical plan and subsidizing most costs for spouse/domestic partner and children.
  • Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks paid for birth or adoption, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50 % of tuition, maximum $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
  • Employer‑paid mental/behavioral health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and additional work‑life services at no cost.
  • Dental and vision plans.
  • Disability and life insurance.
  • Parenting benefits.
  • Generous vacation time.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Potential relocation allowance, if applicable.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools believes every child can go to college. Since 2000, the network has grown from a single school of 150 students to a multi‑state system of tuition‑free Pre‑K‑12 charter schools, serving over 80,000 college‑bound students across Texas, Florida, and Ohio. IDEA consistently ranks among the nation’s top high schools and is on track to send 100 % of its graduates to college. Employees join a team and family that embraces core values of integrity, respect, and belonging, working together to make “college for all” a reality.

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