EC Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver at Snow Creek (TEMPORARY)

Public School of North Carolina•Newton, NC

36d•$16

About The Position

Under limited supervision of the EC teacher and/or principal, provides support to the teacher in the instruction of eligible students with disabilities. Performs tasks to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students with disabilities. Reports to the EC teacher and/or principal.

Requirements

High School diploma
Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required or WorkKeys Certification including Business Writing.
Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and district office personnel.
Must obtain a DHHS qualification letter.
Willingness to undergo further training as required.
Experience using the computer.
Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work.
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable characteristics of data, people or things.
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to students.
Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions. Proficiency in specific foreign language preferred.
Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
Requires the ability to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes accurately in using instructional objects.
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress.
Requires the ability to talk and hear.
Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade levels to which employment assignment is made.
Some knowledge of the school organization and its community.
Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages.
Skill necessary to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines.
Skill to make learning aids which will strengthen lesson plans.
Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective.
Ability to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisor.
Ability to impart information to the child's level of comprehension.
Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward and punishment.
Ability to solve independently most minor problems.
Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision.
Ability to record and store data accurately.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information

Responsibilities

Gives group instruction as prescribed by the EC teacher.
Provides individualized instruction.
Demonstrates various instructional activities.
Monitors work assigned by the EC
Checks and corrects students' work while in progress.
Keeps students on task.
Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
Reports student progress to the EC
Implement & collect data of IEP/BIP services under the direction of EC teacher.
Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment.
Prepares visual aids.
Duplicates materials.
Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
Serves as proctor during testing.
Attends workshops.
Scores students' papers as instructed by EC teacher.
Distributes and collects instructional materials.
Assists students with toileting & handwashing (including diaper/pull-up & clothing changes).
Assists students with eating, while promoting independence and maintaining safety.
Assists students with maintaining appropriate hygiene.
Records student behavior
Files data according to regulatory requirements
Assists teacher in filling out required paperwork
Supervises students in the classroom and other locations
Distributes awards for positive behavior
Promotes student self-esteem
Teaches citizenship, social skills and respect for others
Reconciles minor student conflicts
Participates in development of discipline policy
Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods
Reports discipline problems to EC teacher or principal
Reports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior
Participates in staff development workshops.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the DL/I teacher and/or principal.