Role Mission: Provide safe transportation for SPED and/or RISE students to and from home and campus on a daily basis while reducing operational cost. What You’ll Do – Accountabilities: Safely transport studentsDrives 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 vansMaintains order and proper discipline of passengers; resolves disputes; documents and reports severe disciplinary casesFollow safety rules and proceduresConducts established safety and operational inspection of assigned vehicle dailyMaintains a variety of records and reports including but not limited to mileage, routing, maintenance, and time schedulesNotifies appropriate individuals of any delays in scheduled routeMaintains and carries proper credentials updated accordingly to DOT and IDEA policyTakes direction and feedback wellHas an open communication channel with campus managersAble to accept feedback, both positive and criticalAble to self –reflect on own performance in order to improve continuouslyManages multiple tasks by prioritizing workNeeds to adapt to changing circumstances while performing various tasksHandles various tasks simultaneously and within established time constraintsWe look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics: 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 Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes 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 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 PrincipalsAble to conduct pre and post trip vehicle inspections and report any maintenance related issues to SPED Transportation ManagerBe able to report every morning to your SPED Transportation Manager or Campus Leaders of your availability statusQualifications:Education:  HS diploma or GED requiredExperience:  Minimal 1 year experience driving a non-CDL vehicle passenger vehicleMust be at least 21 years of ageMust be able to work with open calendarMust 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 campusMust be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needsWhat We Offer Compensation: Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $13.50 for 0 years of experience and $16.54 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. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, com‐muter benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. We also offer an inclusive environment where staff are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work every day. IDEA may offer a relocation stipend to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable. To ApplyPlease submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. About IDEA Public Schools   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 the fastest-growing network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States.    IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves nearly 75,000 college-bound students in 137 schools across Texas, Southern Louisiana and Florida and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you—with new launches in Jacksonville, FL (2022). Cincinnati, OH (2022), and Arkansas (2023)!     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. 

IDEA Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organization's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact IDEA Human Resources at (956) 377-8000.