Technology Assistant​/Bus Driver

McDowell County Schools West McDowell Middle School - Marion, North Carolina

Job : 5537650

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Mar 2, 2026

Length of Position: Permanent

Type of Benefits: Full

Months per year: 10 months

Number of hours per week: 40

Number of days per week: 5

State Salary Schedule

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

• Assist teachers and students with computer needs/repairs.
• Provide students with instruction regarding digital literacy.
• This is a permanent full‑time (10 month) position with benefits.
• The applicant would be required to obtain a bus certification and license to drive a morning or evening bus route. This is in addition to the 37.5 hours for Technology Assistant and would be paid at overtime rate.
• Reports to the Principal.

• Assist teachers and students with computer needs/repairs.
• Provide students with instruction regarding digital literacy.
• Assist teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage self‑esteem; assist students with becoming increasingly independent.
• Assist students with learning; reinforce and clarify instructions; conduct short sessions on improving study skills; provide one‑on‑one assistance as needed.
• Maintain standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to maintain an orderly classroom; perform repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment.

• Participate in staff development workshops.
• Drive a school bus route when needed.
• Perform other related work as required.

Applicants must have an Associate's Degree or equivalent (48 semester hours) from a regionally accredited institution.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, 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 the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

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.

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.

• General knowledge of activities performed by 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.
• Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well‑being of students, particularly when a student is participating in an inclusive activity.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline in a classroom.
• Ability to operate common office machines. Ability to maintain basic files and records.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work.

• Applicants must have an Associate's Degree or 48 approved semester hours from a regionally accredited institution.
• Clearance—criminal background check and…