Lenoir County Public Schools is Hiring a Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (Start Date: 08/16/2024) Near Kinston, NC
Pay Grade: 56- Starts at $15.86 per hour "Must" ALSO complete a BUS DRIVER APPLICATION (Position#540001) before you will be considered for employment in a Teacher Assistant position. Driving a school bus is an essential function of this job. "Must" provide an Official Seal Transcript showing at least 48 SEMESTER HOURS from a Community College or a Four Year University. See below for Job Description. JOB TITLE: TEACHER ASSISTANT Job Description GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Under general supervision, performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. Reports to a Principal and/or lead teacher. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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
Records time out and in class suspension
Assists with crisis prevention
Restrains students as needed
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
Performs various clerical duties as needed
Maintains records of student progress
Develops and files incident reports
Grades student papers and scores tests
Checks daily attendance; makes copies
Develops classroom display and instructional materials
Maintains and operates audio visual equipment
Orders supplies
Maintains class files, etc.
Feeds students, when necessary
Toilets students, if needed
Assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselve
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Participates in staff development workshops
Performs other related work as required
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
High School diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.
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, typewriters, 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. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for light work
Data Conception:
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things
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
Intelligence:
Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
To interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form
Verbal Aptitude:
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures,
to follow oral and written instructions
Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in
standard English Numerical Aptitude:
Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract;
and to utilize decimals and percentages Form/Spatial Aptitude:
Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape
Motor Coordination:
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in
using office equipment Manual Dexterity:
Requires the ability to handle a variety of office machines, etc.
Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
Color Discrimination:
Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color
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 Physical Communication:
Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
General knowledge of activities performed by the 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.
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 of this job.