Cumberland County Schools

TITLE: Teacher Assistant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum of 24 semester hours completed in any discipline with passing Work Keys Assessments. Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children. Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Must obtain and maintain a CDL Bus license and drive a bus when called upon to do so.

Must have a valid NC Driver's License to qualify.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must upload a resume', and one of the the following to qualify:

1. College transcript showing a degree was earned

2. College transcript showing at least 48 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) uploaded into the application.

3. New- College transcript showing at least 24 or more college level courses completed (CCS HR does not count any remedial/pre-requisite courses) plus Work Keys Assessments with passing scores sheets uploaded. This includes: Workplace Documents (Reading)- Score of 4 or better, Business Writing - Score of 3 or better, and Applied Mathematics- Score of 4 or better.

Link to Site: Work Keys

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Academic Assistance

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher; provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress; keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.

Instructional Preparation/Support

• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment, prepares visual aids and duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Serves as proctor during testing; scores students’ papers as instructed by teacher; distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Attends workshops.

Report and Records

• Checks and report attendance.
• Enters data in health record, records student behavior and files data according to regulatory requirements.

Monitoring Student Behavior

• Supervises students in the classroom and in other locations.
• Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior.
• Promotes student self-esteem; teaches citizenship, social skills, and respect for others.
• Reconciles minor student conflicts.
• Participates in development of discipline and policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports significant change or lack of change in student behavior.
• Obtains and maintains CDL bus license.
• Completes the pre-trip and post-trip inspection.
• Drives a bus when called upon to do so while maintaining proficiency in driving skills.
• Maintains bus route schedule.
• Maintains discipline and reports undisciplined students to school administration.
• Discharge students only at authorized stops and transport only authorized students.
• Complies with local and state traffic regulations and observes all mandatory safety regulations.
• Reports delays and accidents.
• Cleans the interior of the bus.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organizational core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing fairness.

Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) when requested, for purposes of driving a school bus.

Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.

Must have finger dexterity and be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required.

Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Applicants must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when requested for purposes of driving a school bus.

DISCLAIMER

Background check with local and state law enforcement agencies required. 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 to this job.

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