Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
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Qualifications required under the provisions of “No Child Left Behind”
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Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
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CDL License with passenger school bus endorsement and current Bus Drivers Pocket Card
Nature of Work
An Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is directed by specific instructions, precedents and established policy. The employee operates small, medium-sized, or large capacity vehicles transporting children on established or special routes. The work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
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Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment is made.
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Some knowledge of the school organization and its community.
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Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages.
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Skill necessary to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines.
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Skill to make learning aids which will strengthen lesson plans.
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Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective.
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Ability to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisor.
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Ability to impart information to the child’s level of comprehension.
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Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward and punishment.
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Ability to solve independently most minor problems.
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Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision.
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Ability to record and store data accurately.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
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Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a school bus.
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Considerable knowledge of traffic laws and school bus regulations.
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Considerable knowledge of safety regulations and standards for school buses.
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General knowledge of Transportation Department Operating Instructions.
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Ability to physically inspect the bus according to Transportation Department Operating Instructions.
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Ability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus.
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Ability to maintain discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus.
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Ability to maintain a clean school bus.
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Ability to complete required reports.
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Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
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Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work situations.
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Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in contact with parents/guardians or students and with school personnel.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Essential Job Functions:
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Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
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Provides individualized instruction.
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Demonstrates various instructional activities
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Monitors work assigned by teacher.
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Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress.
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Keeps students on task
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Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
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Reports student progress to teacher.
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Arranges classroom furnishing and equipment.
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Prepares visual aids.
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Duplicates materials.
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Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
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Scores students’ papers as instructed by teacher.
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Distributes and collects instructional materials.
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Attends workshops
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Checks and reports attendance
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Enters data in health record.
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Records student behavior.
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Files data according to regulatory requirements
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Supervises students in the classroom and other locations
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Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior
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Promotes student self esteem.
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Teaches citizenship, social skills and respect for others.
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Reconciles minor student conflicts.
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Participates in development of discipline policy.
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Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
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Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
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Reports to supervisor significant changes or lack of change in student behavior.
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Administers routine first aid and request assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
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Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes clearing the school bus and evacuating students quickly in the event of an emergency.
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Has a copy of the current Handbook for the School Bus Driver and the Safety Assistant; refers to it periodically for guidance and to answer questions.
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Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus. Establishes a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, as stated by the principal, and which provides a clear, progressive plan of consequences for students who cause disciplinary problems and rewards for those who maintain proper school bus safety standards.
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Reports undisciplined students to the responsible school principal.
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Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations.
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Transports only authorized students.
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Keeps the school bus clean and free of papers, bottles, cans food wrappers and other items which may present a safety problem.
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Reports all accidents as required by Transportation Operating Instructions and remains at the scene of the accident until released by the on-scene transportation supervisor.
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Completes personal time card and required reports, including reports required in the event of an accident or incident aboard the school bus.
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Remains in charge of all students aboard the bus at the time of an accident, determining the existence and extent of any injuries and maintaining the safety of all passengers.
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Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. This includes parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage and the possibility of remaining passengers (replace All-Out Flag or turn off child minder alarm), and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle.
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Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel.
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.