Teacher Assistant & School Bus Driver (CDL)

VANCEBORO FARM LIFE ELEMENTARY; Vanceboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS at VANCEBORO FARM LIFE ELEMENTARY in Vanceboro, NC, seeks a dual-role Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver to support teachers and transport students safely. This 10-month position reports to the principal with immediate starting date and a posting until filled.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, 48 semester hours of college credit, and a CDL with school bus certification or be willing to obtain it within 90 days; compliance with district policies is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school.
• Minimum of 48 semester hours of general college credit (excludes cosmetology, nursing, and religion).
• Must possess and maintain a school bus driver’s license (CDL) or be willing to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides academic assistance.
• Obtains a Commercial Drivers License and drives school bus or activity bus.
• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Monitors work assigned by teacher.
• Checks and corrects students' work while in progress.
• Keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Assists in instructional preparation/support.
• Serves as substitute teacher.
• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment.
• Prepares visual aids.
• Duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Serves as proctor during testing.
• Scores students' papers as instructed by teacher.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Reports and Records.
• Enters data in health record.
• Records student behavior.
• Files data according to regulatory requirements.
• Monitors student behavior.
• 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 development of discipline policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior.
• Attends and participates in appropriate staff development activities.
• Toilets, changes, and feeds special-needs students when necessary.
• Lifts, crawls, and bends to meet the total needs of students.
• Assists in providing modifications for students with disabilities as required by the IEP.

Skills

Dealing with children

Core subjects knowledge

School organization knowledge

Classroom technology operation

Education

Graduation from high school

48 semester hours of general college credit

CDL with school bus certification or willingness to obtain in 90 days

Job description

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS at VANCEBORO FARM LIFE ELEMENTARY in Vanceboro, NC, seeks a dual-role Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver to support teachers and transport students safely. This 10-month position reports to the principal with immediate starting date and a posting until filled.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, 48 semester hours of college credit, and a CDL with school bus certification or be willing to obtain it within 90 days; compliance with district policies is required.