Instructional Assistant / Bus Driver

Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver

Primary function: To provide support to teachers in the instruction of students and ensure the safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school buses.

Qualifications:

• Licensing/Certification: Valid North Carolina Driver's License. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger school bus endorsement and current Driver's Pocket Card.
• Education: High School Diploma with the ability to pass the WorkKeys Assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics (required). Associate's degree or 48 semester hours of college credit (preferred).
• Experience: At least five (5) years of successful experience working with children or in a related field. Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Essential functions:

• Drive a school bus as assigned, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws.
• Keep the bus clean and free of debris to prevent safety hazards.
• Discharge students at authorized school or bus stop locations.
• Report all accidents to the Transportation Department.
• Assist the teacher of record by providing individualized and/or group instruction.
• Monitor and keep students on task with assigned work.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students in various settings, promoting citizenship, social skills, and self-esteem.
• Perform clerical duties, administer routine first aid, and report discipline problems to the teacher and principal.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of effective methods of working with children and their developmental stages.
• Working knowledge of core subjects at assigned grade levels.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, standards for school buses, and traffic laws.
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality and recording data accurately.
• Ability to consistently apply recognition, reward, and consequences.
• Proficiency with technology to support instruction.
• Ability to operate a school bus and communicate effectively with parents, students, and school personnel.

Reports to: Principal

Physical demands: The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting/moving up to 25 pounds. Additional requirements include the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and operate vehicles of varying capacities.

Work environment: The employee regularly works in indoor school environments and on school buses. Noise levels may vary from minimal to moderate.

Salary grade: Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule

Terms of employment: 10 months

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

OSHA: The employee is not required to handle hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990