EC Teacher Assistant-Bus Driver

Public School of North Carolina•Newton, NC

28d

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. Reports to a Principal and/or lead teacher. Performs semiskilled work operating a school bus, transporting students to and from school, activities or events, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Transportation Planner.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Must have or be able to obtain Highly Qualified Status, which includes one of the following: 1) associates degree or higher, 2) 48 hours of college credit, 3) Workkeys Occupational Profile Assessments with minimum scores, which are: Applied Mathematives level 4, Reading for information level 4, and Workplace Documents level 3.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must hold or be willing to get a North Carolina Commercial Driver's License with P and S Endorsement.
General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.
General knowledge of student handbook rules.
General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency
General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
Possess excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.
Ability to motivate students.
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
Ability to perform general clerical duties.
Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
Ability to operate common office machines.
Ability to maintain basic files and records.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
General knowledge of operating a school bus; general knowledge of the geography of the District and the location of streets; skill in the safe operation of a school bus.
MUST HAVE OR BE ABLE TO OBTAIN COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE WITH PASSENGER ENDORSEMENT.

Responsibilities

Assist teacher with planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating Instructional activities, developing classroom procedures and preparing necessary materials.
Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.
Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom.
Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.
Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.
Performs various clerical duties as needed, maintains records of student progress; develops and files incident reports; grades student papers and scores tests; checks daily attendance; makes copies; develops classroom display and instructional materials; maintains and operates audiovisual equipment; orders supplies; maintains class files, etc.
Participates in staff development workshops.
Perform related tasks as required or directed by a supervisor.
Performs pre- and post-trip school bus inspection; reports operating and equipment deficiencies.
Transports students to and from school, along with other activities and events.
Cleans bus inside and out including washing, sweeping, emptying trash, etc.
Obeys traffic laws and observes safety regulations for school bus operations.
Ensures passenger safety; maintains discipline on bus; completes disciplinary forms as needed.
Conducts periodic emergency evacuation drills.
Records mileage; maintains records and reports.
Performs related work as required.