Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Nash County Public Schools•Rocky Mount, NC

15h•Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this class provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. In some cases, E.C. assistants may work one-on-one with special needs students, in which cases such assistants may be required to possess additional skills and training in providing for the specific physical needs of such students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is performed under the supervision of the teacher and principal. This role also involves driving the school bus safely and professionally, performing daily pre-trip inspections, and complying with all traffic rules and regulations. The employee must maintain a safe and orderly environment on the bus and supervise the safe loading and unloading of students.

Requirements

Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children
Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level 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
Independently solve most minor problems
Follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus
Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations
Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses
General knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions
Ability to maintain a mechanically sound bus at all times
Ability to complete required reports
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Read, interpret and apply documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with the duties of this position
Compose and write routine reports consistent with the duties of this position
Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents and the general public consistent with the duties of this position as necessary
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position
Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
Frequently required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls
Occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms
Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception
Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs
Must have no points on driving record
Must be able to pass the required physical exam, including drug testing
Must have or be able to successfully obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Nice To Haves

Additional skills and training in providing for the specific physical needs of special needs students (for E.C. assistants)

Responsibilities

Provides academic assistance
Gives group instruction as prescribed by the teacher
Provides individualized instruction
Demonstrates various instructional activities
Monitors work assigned by the teacher
Keeps students on task
Praises and reinforces achievement of students
Reports/records student progress/behavior to teacher
Assists in instructional preparation/support
Serves as proctor during testing
Attends workshops
Checks and reports attendance
Enters data in health record
Files data according to regulatory requirements
Supervises students in the classroom and other locations
Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior
Promotes student self-esteem
Teaches citizenship, social skills and respect for others
Reconciles minor student conflicts
Participates in the development of discipline policy
Addresses misbehavior through approved methods
Reports discipline problems to the teacher
Drives the school bus safely and professionally
Performs and properly completes daily pre-trip inspections
Complies with all traffic rules and regulations
Complies with discipline policies set forth in the School Code of Conduct for Transportation
Participates in on-site training
Demonstrates proficiency in handling and maneuvering school bus
Maintains safe and orderly environment on the bus
Supervises the safe loading and unloading of students
Physically inspect the bus according to Transportation Department Operating Instructions
Detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus
Monitor and maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus and provide written reports for all incidents of misconduct to the building principals
Maintain a safe and sanitary bus environment for students by cleaning the interior daily
Complete required reports
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Read, interpret and apply documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals consistent with the duties of this position
Compose and write routine reports consistent with the duties of this position
Effectively communicate information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents and the general public consistent with the duties of this position as necessary
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists consistent with the duties of this position
Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form consistent with the duties of this position