Transportation Assistant Manager - IDEA Frontier (Immediate Opening)

Assist the Campus Transportation Manager to coordinate and oversee all transportation needs at the campus. Learn and adapt to department goals, including coordinating school bus routes, scheduling, and daily operations of buses and drivers. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, and train staff on software for mapping, routing, and fleet efficiency.

Compensation

Hourly rate ranging from $20.75 (0 years of experience) to $24.40. Eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition for 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 per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

Skills

• Communication skills: Develop listening techniques and nonverbal strategies to improve conversations.
• Conflict Resolution: Define and identify conflict styles, causes, and methods for handling conflict to improve productivity.
• Leadership: Delegate and manage a wide variety of skillsets, recognizing strengths and areas for improvement.
• Time management: Balance a heavy workload and time constraints while managing and delegating employees and projects.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma.
• Experience in the operation of large passenger vehicles or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to manage student behavior.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with class P (passenger) and S (school bus) endorsements.
• Completed bus driver safety training course.
• Must be over 18 years old.
• Pass alcohol and drug tests.
• DOT Physical Examination.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe transportation of all students as the #1 priority, aiming for “0” preventable incidents/accidents.
• Screen and test candidates to ensure they possess or are acquiring excellent skills in operating a school bus.
• Train drivers in Pre/Post Trip inspections and foster a culture of safety.
• Ensure drivers maintain up-to-date credentials and complete required trainings on time.
• Oversee daily operations of the dispatch office, monitor two-way radios, and address bus problems, lateness, and accidents.
• Respond to drivers' accidents, conduct internal investigations, gather information, and assist students and staff.
• Respond to emergency calls after hours and on weekends.
• Maintain an efficient operation with a Cost Per Mile under $3.70.
• Develop driver schedules that prioritize driving duties while on the clock.
• Audit team participation to prevent system abuse ("Inspect what you expect").
• Monitor preventive maintenance to avoid costly repairs.
• Serve as a substitute Bus Driver when needed.
• Screen employees to ensure only qualified, dedicated individuals are hired.
• Maintain fleet in safe operating condition with a 7% savings on maintenance costs over the previous year.
• Ensure maintenance supplies are not over-purchased and preventive maintenance is done systematically.
• Utilize Transfinder to create and update routes, ensuring no route exceeds 10% over its roster capacity.
• Keep driver and student records up-to-date in Route Finder.
• Utilize Synovia to analyze reports, including Planned vs. Actual Routes and stop-by-stop performance data.
• Provide excellent customer service by communicating with school staff, administrators, parents, and outside agencies to resolve issues regarding transportation services, student behavior, and special accommodations.
• Achieve a minimum of 85% transportation staff retention.

We seek team members who embody the following values and characteristics: belief in our mission, demonstrated effective outcomes, a propensity for action, comfort with ambiguity, responsiveness to feedback, and the ability to work across departments to achieve results.

About IDEA Public Schools

IDEA Public Schools is a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. Since 2000, IDEA has grown to serve over 80,000 college-bound students across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, with a legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. IDEA fosters a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging, promoting human connection through its Core Values.