Position Title Instructional Assistant / Bus Driver
Working Title Instructional Assistant / Bus Driver
School / Department Transportation Department and Instructional Department
Location Surf City Elementary School
Pay Grad e Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule FLSA Status Non- Exempt
Reports To Principal
Work Week Schedule Monday - Friday Work Hours 8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM; some evenings
Months / Yr 10
Position Purpose
- To drive a school bus as assigned
- To ensure the safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school buses
- To provide support to the teacher in the instruction of students
Position Analysis
Employees who occupy this position understand that their position contains two essential functions. Essential functions : 1. Driving a school bus and 2. Assisting teacher of record with instruction
Minimum Qualification Standards
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Possess or have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License with passenger school bus endorsement and current Driver's Pocket CardWorking knowledge of effective methods of working with childrenWorking knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level(s) to which the employment assignment is madeKnowledge of expected behavior of children and their stages of developmentSome knowledge of the school and its communityAbility to comprehend the purpose of teacher-designed strategies as a fulfillment of instructional objectivesSkill to make learning aids that will help strengthen lesson plansAbility to maintain confidentiality of student informationAbility to accurately record and store dataAbility to be impartial and consistently apply proper methods of recognition, reward, and consequences.Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school busConsiderable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulationsConsiderable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school busesAbility to complete required reportsAbility to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents / guardians or students, and with school personnelAbility to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school busEducation, Training, and Experience
Associate's degree, or48 semester hours of college credit, orHigh School Diploma with the ability to pass the WorkKeys Assessments in reading, writing, and mathematicsCertification andLicense Requirements
Valid Driver's License with a good driving recordCommercial Driver's License with passenger school bus endorsement and current Driver's Pocket CardSpecial Requirements
Valid North Carolina Drivers LicenseEssential Duties and Responsibilities
Driving a school bus as assignedKeeps bus clean and free of all debris which might present a safety problemDischarge students at authorized school or bus stop locationsObserve all bus safety regulationsReports all accidents as required by the Transportation DepartmentPerforms all other duties as assigned by supervisorProvides individualized and / or group instruction as prescribed by the teacherDemonstrates various instructional activitiesMonitors work assigned by the teacherKeeps students on taskPraises and reinforces the achievement of studentsPrepares visual aidsUses appropriate technology necessary to support instructionDistributes and collects instructional materialsSupervises students in the classroom and other locationsPromotes students' self-esteemTeaches citizenship, social skills, and respectPerforms clerical duties in a timely and useful mannerAdministers routine first aid and requests assistance for all non-routine injuries and illnessesReports discipline problems to teacher and principalWorking Conditions
Physical Demands
Ability to operate a school busAbility to climb, lift, and reach regularlyAbility to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, and walk for extended periodsAbility to operate small, medium-sized, or large-capacity vehiclesAbility to operate a computer and other job-specific devices and toolsAbility to visually inspect small defects and / or small partsAbility to observe general surroundings and activitiesWork Environment
Must be able to work in classrooms and other public school environments and come in direct contact with staff and studentsDISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities
assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of
all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This
description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.
Version Date(s) September 4, 2024
