Special Education One-on-One Instructional Assistant​/Bus Driver

Special Education One‑On‑One Instructional Assistant / Bus Driver

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Length of Position: Permanent

Type of Benefits: Full

Months per Year: 10

Hours per Week: 37.5

Days per Week: 5

State Salary

Schedule:

Yes

Primary

Purpose:

Assist special education teachers in providing physical and instructional support to students with disabilities, implementing classroom programs, and managing student behavior under the supervision of the principal and certified teacher.

• Help teachers prepare instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom and assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assist students with physical disabilities, including transfers, lifting, positioning, personal care, feeding, bathroom and hygiene needs.
• Help manage student behavior, including intervening in crises and restraining disruptive or dangerous behavior.
• Assist students in developing motor skills and completing instructional exercises assigned by teachers.
• Supervise students during school day activities including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain confidentiality and participate in staff development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Act as bus driver, bus monitor or substitute bus monitor, depending on needs, with overtime pay for hours above 40 per week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education or Certification:
  High school diploma or GED.
• College Credit:
  Either a 2‑year associate degree or a minimum of 48 semester hours of college coursework.
• Required Bus Certification and License to drive a morning or evening routine.
• Clearance:
  Criminal background check and references.
• Experience:
  
  Some experience working with children.

• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Effective communication.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Empathetic attitude toward disabled students.
• Work cooperatively and willingly learn specialized instructional/management techniques.
• Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, heavy lifting.
• Ample on‑the‑job training and CPI certification as required.

Wheelchair lift, ramp, computer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.

Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling; regular heavy lifting of students; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

Associate’s Degree or 48 approved semester hours from a regionally accredited institution.

• Edwin Spivey, Principal
• West McDowell Middle School
• Phone: 828‑803‑8935
• Email: edwin.spivey.nc.us