Instructional Assistant - Behavior Specialist/Bus Driver

Wayne County Public Schools; Dudley (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver to support teachers and ensure a safe learning environment for students. This role involves working closely with students to reinforce learning, maintaining discipline, and assisting with various classroom activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to follow instructions, and a commitment to student confidentiality. Join this forward-thinking school district and contribute to the educational success of students while enjoying a collaborative and supportive work atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s Degree or equivalent coursework.
• Ability to manage student behavior and maintain discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in monitoring and supporting students.
• Maintain student safety and well-being during activities.
• Perform clerical duties and maintain student records.

Skills

Confidentiality of student information

Following detailed instructions

Effective methods of dealing with children

Establishing working relationships

Clear communication

Education

Associate’s Degree

48 hours of transferable college coursework

Pathways to Teacher Assistant I and II

Job description

Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver

Wayne County Public Schools

Job Description

TITLE: Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver

Qualifications

Must meet the requirements for Highly Qualified Status by having one of the following qualifications:

• Hold at least an Associate’s Degree, or
• Have 48 hours of transferable college coursework, or
• Have completed the Pathways to Teacher Assistant I (48 hours) and the Teacher Assistant Training II (48 hours) for 96 contact hours, and
• Serve as a Bus Driver/Sub Bus Driver for a school bus as required by principal. Shall have all qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education and must maintain appropriate bus driver certification at all times.
  
  

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB GOAL: To assist the teacher by monitoring and assisting students, in the classroom and/or at lunch and during other activities to ensure the provision of quality instruction in a safe environment.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in development and support of the broad school vision.
• Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record time out and in-class suspensions; assist with crisis prevention; assist with de-escalation techniques with students as needed.
• Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage self-esteem.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips; monitor students during lunch, recess, specials, hygiene routines and snack time. Alert the teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
• Perform various clerical duties as needed, maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; grade student papers; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate audiovisual equipment; maintain class files.
• Assist with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in absence of the regular teacher.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and/or principal.
  
  

Terms of Employment: Ten month employment/At Will/FLSA Non-Exempt

Starting Salary and/or Grade: Grade 56 ($26,078.00 - $33,616.40)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing