What are the responsibilities and job description for the Exceptional Children- Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver position at Hoke County Schools?
Qualifications :
Graduation from high school
Qualifications required under the provisions of "No Child Left Behind"
Associate's Degree, or
Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits, or
Successful completion of a series of WorkKeys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff development
Must be at least eighteen (18) years old with six (6) months driving experience
Must possess or be willing to obtain a current North Carolina commercial driver's license
with proper endorsements and a current Bus Drivers Pocket Card
Must pass a DOT drug and alcohol testing
Must never have been convicted of a DWI Offense
Supervises : None
Essential Job Functions :
Classroom Assistance :
Performs, under general supervision, a wide range of tasks to support and assist the teacher in meeting the needs of all students.
Provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities
Obtains and maintains basic first aid and CPR certification
Stays abreast of the following : methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs; confidentiality regulations; principles of organization and administration of the school district; curriculum for the grade / age of the children with which assistant is assigned to work; child development disabilities
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
Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed
Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
Assists with any daily living skills or tasks students are not able to perform themselves, including but not limited to feeding, toileting, changing diapers, lifting, pushing wheel chairs, etc.
Assists with therapeutic rehabilitation; prepares students for therapy and other special classes; administers the taking of medicine; monitors special diets
Attempts to incorporate fine motor skills, sensory stimulation, self-help skills, social skills and computer skills into classroom activities
Performs general housekeeping duties; sets up various equipment each morning; puts equipment away at the end of the day; washes mats, toys, equipment, etc. with cleaning supplies; performs simple repairs and maintenance related to student and school equipment
Accepts possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids and may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as latex gloves
Participates in staff development as directed
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Bus Driving
Maintains proficiency in driving skills
Is responsible for completing all reports relating to transportation
Ensures safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school bus
Maintains a high standard of student conduct at all times
Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations
Transports only authorized students
Reports infractions of school bus safety rules to the principal or designee
Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus
Operates the school bus on the assigned route(s) and schedule as provided by the
Transportation Office
Attends bus safety meetings
Informs Transportation Specialist or TIMS Manager of any students added or deleted from route which may necessitate a change in route or bus stop
Accepts responsibility for securing the school bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route
Accepts responsibility for reporting observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus
Maintains acceptable relations with parents / guardians of students transported and with school personnel
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
NOTE : All medically related procedures will be under the training and supervision of the school nurse (R.N.).
Physical and Cognitive Requirements :
The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Exceptional
Children Teacher Assistant / Bus Driver job classification within the Exceptional Children
Program of Hoke County Schools. Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data
Visually inspect small defects and / or small parts
Operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools
Determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work
Observe general surroundings and activities
Communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly
Safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment
Communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing
Establish positive relationships with students
Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations
Work with both children and adults with disabilities
Talk and hear : (Talking : expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words.
Hearing : perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)
Lift students of various weights independently and with shared responsibility
DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties as signed at any time.
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