Technology Assistant/Bus Driver

West Marion Elementary School; Marion (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

West Marion Elementary School in Marion, North Carolina is seeking a Technology Assistant/Bus Driver to support teachers and students with computer needs, provide digital literacy instruction, and assist with classroom activities. The position is permanent and 10 months per year, with optional bus driving duties when needed and overtime pay for bus routes.

The role requires an Associate's Degree or 48 semester hours, plus ability to obtain bus certification and license.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution.
• Clearance-criminal background check and references required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and students with computer needs and repairs.
• Provide students with instruction on digital literacy.
• Assist with instruction and evaluation of teaching effectiveness.
• Maintain safety and well‑being of students and support independence.
• Maintain records and prepare basic materials for the classroom.

Skills

Digital literacy

Computer repairs

Student support

Classroom tech

Education

Associate's degree or 48 semester hours

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

McDowell County Schools West Marion Elementary School - Marion, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Technology Assistant/Bus Driver

McDowell County Schools West Marion Elementary School - Marion, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Length of Position: Permanent

Type of Benefits: Full

Months per year: 10

Number of hours per week: 40

Number of days per week: 5

State Salary Schedule

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

• Assist teachers and students with computer needs/repairs.
• Provide students with instruction regarding digital literacy.
• This is a permanent full time (10 month) position with benefits.
• The applicant would be required toobtainbus certification and license to drive a morning or evening bus route. This is in addition to the37.5 hours forTechnology Assistant and would be paid at overtime rate.
• Reports to the Principal.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist teachers and students with computer needs/repairs.

Provide students with instruction regarding digital literacy.

Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.

Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent.

Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.

Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.

Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom; performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in staff development workshops.

Drive a school bus route, when needed.

Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must have an Associate's Degree or equivalent (48 semester hours) from a regionally accredited institution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc.

Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

D ue to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed format.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.

Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

General knowledge of activities performed by lead teacher.

General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom. General knowledge of student handbook rules.

General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.

General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.

Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students, particularly when student is participating in an inclusive activity.

Ability to motivate students.

Ability to maintain a clean an orderly environment.

Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.

Ability to operate common office machines. Ability to maintain basic files and records.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work

JOB QUALIFICATIONS,

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Applicants must have an Associate's Degree or 48 approved semester hours from a regionally accredited institution.
• Clearance-Criminal background check and references required

Bus Driver:As a condition of employment with MCS, applicant would be required toobtainbus certification and license to drive a morning or evening bus route, when needed. This is in addition to the37.5hours for Technology Assistantduties and would be paid at overtime ratefor 40 hours or more per week.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Position Type: Full-Time (10 month)

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Joshua G Weese , Principal
• West Marion Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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