1:1 EC Teacher Assistant - Bus License Required

Public School of North Carolina•Forest City, NC

30d

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age with HS diploma or GED
possess a valid Class A or B with a "P" and "S" endorsement
meet vision and hearing requirements
acceptable driving record
must be insurable
must pass background and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized and group instruction based on student IEP goals/objectives under the supervision of the teacher
Implement research-based reading, math, and social skill programs
Record progress and/or collect data for behavioral, social skills, communication and/or academic skills as needed.
Present subject matter to students, utilizing a variety of methods and techniques as directed by the teacher.
Prepare, administer, and grade student assignments.
Provide supervision during off-campus activities (e.g. community-based training, field trips, inclusion activities, job training, etc)
Assist students in using learning aids, communication devices, assistive technology, and other technological equipment.
Perform all routine clerical tasks including attendance, lunch reports, collection of monies, and in-house reports as needed
Assist teachers in preparing home-school communication
Make teacher-made materials as directed
Develop age appropriate and culturally diverse bulletin boards
Assist in maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all classroom materials and equipment
Demonstrate a basic level of computer proficiency needed to perform routine clerical duties
Perform classroom housekeeping chores (e.g. cleaning positioning equipment, laundry, etc.)
Maintain the ability to abide by all guidelines in the school crisis plan and assist students to correctly follow crisis plan procedures
Implement individualized behavior intervention programs and collect data on these programs as instructed
Supervise groups of children inside and outside of the classroom
Carry out all physical care routines for students
Implement toilet training and/or toilet care programs as needed
Administer medications according to school policies and procedures
Maintain knowledge of medications for assigned students
Conduct specialized oral-motor feeding programs and/or assisted feeding programs under the direction of the therapy staff and correctly use all specialized feeding equipment as needed
Supervise special diets
Apply rhotic devices (e.g. splints, AFOs, scoliosis jackets, leg braces) as prescribed by the physical therapy staff
Provide assigned specialized healthcare procedures (e.g. suctioning, percussion, administration of oxygen, etc.)
Use assistive technology and adapted environmental devices to assist students during instructional lesson and/or activities of daily living
Maintain the confidentiality of all student information
Serve as a role model for students in actions and words
Advocate for student needs in an assertive and professional manner to school administration, adult service providers and the community
Treat students with dignity and respect at all times
Maintain a good attendance record and demonstrate the ability to be punctual
Communicate all concerns and problems to the teacher and/or principal in a timely manner
Demonstrate best practices in the delivery of services (e.g. age appropriateness, normalization, self-determination, etc.)
Attend all scheduled staff development and training sessions
Cover classes when teachers need to attend student IEP meetings and parent conferences
Serve on school level and system level committees as needed
Participate in school-wide events as requested
Conduct a thorough pre-trip (using the school's Daily Bus Inspection form) and post trip inspection of the school bus.
Keep exterior mirrors clean and adjusted at all times.
Perform a minimum of one school bus evacuation drills each school year utilizing appropriate emergency procedures per semester. (This must be documented in the checklist log)
Know, recognize, and obey road signs and signals by meanings, shapes, sounds, and colors.
Keep interior of the bus clean.
Maintain routes and schedules as planned by the local school board.
Report any hazards along the existing route to appropriate school officials.
Exercise the effective defensive driving skills of self-control, alertness, foresight and good judgment at all times while operating the school bus.
Maintain discipline on the school bus without jeopardizing safety while driving.
Complete all reports on bus discipline, bus maintenance and any other reports required by the school board.
Remain alert at all times to hazards, including but not limited to poor weather conditions, other vehicles, road conditions and trains at railroad crossings.
The driver shall not, at any time, permit students to stand in the step well or loading area or where the student could likely fall out of the bus, if the rear emergency door was opened, or where the driver's view is obscured.
At such time, as required by law and/or the school, the employee agrees to one mandatory drug test as part of the hiring process. In addition to the mandatory test, the employee agrees to random test(s) and post accident testing and to be tested if recommended by the driver's supervisor