Distance Learning Instructional Assistant​/Bus Driver

Distance Learning Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver

Job

• Position Type:
  Non-Instructional Support Staff, Instructional Assistant, Bus Driver
• Date Posted: 5/12/2026
• Location:
  
  Northwood
• Date Available:
  
  08/17/2026

An individual in this class supports the delivery of instruction at a distance learning facility. The assistant facilitates the interaction between the student and the distant learning instructor. This individual assists in the monitoring of student behavior and class participation, and ensures satisfactory program transmission during instructional hours. The assistant is responsible for the distribution and collection of instructional materials.

• High School diploma and either 48 semester hours, an associate’s degree, or Work Keys completed plus 2 college courses or 96 contact hours.
• Experience in driving large vehicles and transporting students preferred.

• Monitors work assigned by instructor.
• Monitors student behavior.
• Monitors equipment operation.
• Reports technical difficulties.
• Records courses for replay.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Monitors and facilitates instruction.
• Keeps records: registration, attendance, facility scheduling, evaluations.
• Operates the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule.
• Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations.
• Performs post-trip inspection to detect any unboarded or incapacitated students and any irregularities or vandalism.
• Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses, cleans the bus, and evacuates students quickly in an emergency.
• Maintains discipline of students, establishing a discipline plan consistent with school policies.
• Secures the bus after each run: parks properly, inspects for damage, verifies all passengers have boarded, locks windows and doors.
• Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians and school personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the school principal.

• Physical:
  Ability to use classroom equipment, lift and carry lightweight items, and stand/walk for light work.
• Data:
  Compare and judge observable characteristics of data, people, or things.
• Interpersonal:
  Communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Language:
  Read and prepare correspondence, reports, and instructional materials.
• Verbal:
  Record and deliver information, explain procedures, follow instructions.
• Numerical:
  Use basic mathematics.
• Spatial:
  Inspect items for proper dimensions.
• Motor Coordination:
  Operate office equipment accurately.
• Dexterity:
  Handle office machines efficiently.
• Color Discrimination:
  Differentiate colors and shades.
• Temperament:
  Adapt to stress and confrontational situations.
• Communication:
  Talk and hear appropriately; use telephone.

• Operate equipment.
• Record data accurately.
• Manage and monitor students effectively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Full-time for ten months. Salary based on state and local salary schedules.