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Non-CDL SPED Driver - IDEA University Prep (Immediate Opening)

Employer
IDEA Public Schools
Location
Southern Louisiana, LA, United States
Salary
Competitive

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Position at IDEA Public Schools

About IDEA Public Schools :  

 

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe in college for ALL and we are committed to ensuring that   all   our students graduate from college. IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school to the fastest-growing network of tuition-free Pre-K-12 public charter schools in the United States sending 100% of our students to college. 50% of our students graduate from college in 6 years - that's 3 times the national rate for students in our communities!  

 
IDEA was founded in 2000 as a single school with 150 students in the Rio Grande Valley. When interest exceeded building capacity, to meet the demands, IDEA's co-founders committed to serving more students in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and beyond. We now serve  over 65,000  students across Texas and Louisiana. Be on the lookout for IDEA schools opening near you-with continued growth in our current regions an d new launches in  Tampa Bay , FL  (2021) ,  and  Jacksonville, FL (2022) !  

 

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.  

 

To learn more about IDEA, check out this   video .  

About Baton Rouge

 

Baton Rouge is ranked in the top 100 on the U.S. News and World Report Best Places to Live Rankings. It is also home to IDEA Innovation and IDEA Bridge, the first IDEA Public School regions outside of the state of Texas. We are honored to pledge our passion and focus to the students of Baton Rouge and provide an educational experience that will end with college acceptance and matriculation.

 

While Baton Rouge is well known for its delicious cuisine and entertainment, it is also a nucleus for an abundant culture and history. We are ecstatic to enlist a cohort of strong individuals that will help support our students' dreams to get to and through college.  

About New Orleans

 

IDEA New Orleans opened their doors in the fall of 2019 with the launch of IDEA Oscar Dunn. Home to world-class restaurants, and beautiful architecture - IDEA is ecstatic to enlist a cohort of strong individuals that will help support our students' dreams to get to and through college.  

In 2017, only 1 in 6 students in the state of Louisiana graduated college ready. Changing this statistic is part of the promise IDEA makes to current and incoming students. IDEA Southern Louisiana is part of the solution for sharing the endless possibilities in grade school, college, and beyond.

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.    

Accountabilities:  
  • Safely transports 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  
  • Follows 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 following values and characteristics:  
    • Believes in our mission: that all students are capable of getting to and through college  
    • Is driven by 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  
    • 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  
    • Embodies IDEA's core values    

    Qualifications:  
    • Education: HS diploma or GED required  
    • Experience: Minimal 1 year experience driving a non-CDL vehicle passenger vehicle  
    • CPR Certified (preferred or obtained with/in the first 90 days of employment)  
    • First Aid Certified (preferred or obtained with/in the first 90 days of employment)  
    • CPI Certified (preferred or obtained with/in the first 90 days of employment)  

    Scheduling Requirements:  
    • 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  

    General Requirements:  
     
    • Must be at least 21 years of age  
    • 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  

    Compensation:  
    • Salaries for this role typically fall between $13.20 - $16.20, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications.  


    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.

    Company

    IDEA Public Schools believes that 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 currently serves nearly 66,000 college-bound students in 120 schools across Texas and Louisiana and is gearing up to open schools in Florida for the 2021-2022 school year.

    Interested in learning more about working at IDEA Public Schools? 

    Visit us at www.ideapublicschools.org/careers.

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    956-377-8000
    Location
    2115 W. Pike Blvd
    Weslaco
    TX
    78596
    US

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