PreK Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver

Provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students and operates a school bus on assigned routes to transport students safely.

Responsibilities

• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; records time out and in-class suspension; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed.
• Monitors the safety and well-being of students; encourages self-esteem and student independence.
• Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed.
• Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.
• Operates the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule, obeying all traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Performs required post-trip inspection to detect remaining students or irregularities/vandalism.
• Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses, including cleaning the bus and evacuating students in emergencies.
• Maintains discipline of students on the bus, establishing a progressive plan of consequences and rewards.
• Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle, including parking properly, inspecting for damage or remaining passengers, and securing windows and doors.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma.
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood OR EDU 119 (Credentials) AND one additional EDU class (minimum).
• Must meet the NCLB HQ Standards (48 Semester Hours, or Associates Degree, or Workkeys Completed + 2 College Courses or 96 Contact Hours).
• Must be bilingual (English and Spanish).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs.
• Ability to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects (Light Work).
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly (Medium Work).
• Requires the ability to compare and judge characteristics of data, people, or things.
• Requires the ability to speak and signal people to convey or exchange information.
• Requires the ability to read and prepare correspondence, reports, forms, and instructional materials.
• Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
• Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas, add, subtract, and work with decimals and percentages.
• Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape.
• Requires coordination of hands and eyes rapidly and accurately.
• Requires minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination and manual dexterity.
• Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades, including traffic signals.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions, adaptable under stress.
• Requires the ability to talk and hear, including communicating via telephone.

Skills

• General knowledge of classroom activities and daily routines.
• General knowledge of student handbook rules and emergency procedures.
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.
• Ability to motivate students and perform general clerical duties.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom and on a school bus.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Schedule

Full-time for ten months.