Position Title Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver

Working Title Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver

School/Department Transportation Department and Instructional Department

Location Penderlea School   (Temporary - Position ends 6/13/2025)

Pay Grade 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 Card
• Working knowledge of effective methods of working with children
• Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level(s) to which the employment assignment is made
• Knowledge of expected behavior of children and their stages of development
• Some knowledge of the school and its community
• Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher-designed strategies as a fulfillment of instructional objectives
• Skill to make learning aids that will help strengthen lesson plans
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information
• Ability to accurately record and store data
• Ability 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 bus
• Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations
• Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses
• Ability to complete required reports
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students, and with school personnel
• Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus

Education, Training, and Experience

• Associate’s degree, or
• 48 semester hours of college credit, or
• High School Diploma with the ability to pass the WorkKeys Assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics

Certification andLicense Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Commercial Driver’s License with passenger school bus endorsement and current Driver’s Pocket Card

Special Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Drivers License

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Driving a school bus as assigned
• Keeps bus clean and free of all debris which might present a safety problem
• Discharge students at authorized school or bus stop locations
• Observe all bus safety regulations
• Reports all accidents as required by the Transportation Department
• Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Provides individualized and/or group instruction as prescribed by the teacher
• Demonstrates various instructional activities
• Monitors work assigned by the teacher
• Keeps students on task
• Praises and reinforces the achievement of students
• Prepares visual aids
• Uses appropriate technology necessary to support instruction
• Distributes and collects instructional materials
• Supervises students in the classroom and other locations
• Promotes students’ self-esteem
• Teaches citizenship, social skills, and respect
• Performs clerical duties in a timely and useful manner
• Administers routine first aid and requests assistance for all non-routine injuries and illnesses
• Reports discipline problems to teacher and principal

Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Ability to operate a school bus
• Ability to climb, lift, and reach regularly
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, kneel, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to operate small, medium-sized, or large-capacity vehicles
• Ability to operate a computer and other job-specific devices and tools
• Ability to visually inspect small defects and/or small parts
• Ability to observe general surroundings and activities

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in classrooms and other public school environments and come in  direct contact with staff and students

DISCLAIMER: 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