Guidance Assistant/Bus Driver (Preference for Bilingual Spanish/English) at St. Stephens High School at Catawba County Schools

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

 

Under general supervision, serves as the guidance assistant in receiving students, parents and other visitors to the guidance office and also in receiving telephone calls to the office.  Reports to the guidance counselor and/or school administrator.

  

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Screens office and telephone callers.

 

Conveys telephone messages.

 

Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to the school.

 

Types, proofreads and uses Word Perfect.

 

Opens, sorts and distributes incoming and courier mail.

 

Maintains guidance department records and protects the confidentiality of these records.

 

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Guidance Assistant:

Utilizes positive human relation skills with staff, students and parents in fulfilling requests for assistance.

 

Performs special projects.

 

Uses general office machines such as copiers, calculators, etc.

 

Maintains occupational and college information files.

 

Performs other related duties as assigned by the counselor and /or school administrator.

 

Bus Driver

Drives bus safely to destination and return.  Conforms to traffic rules and regulations; makes vehicle pre-checks and records and reports malfunctions; follows school district regulations for handling vehicle breakdowns and accident incidents; and keeps the bus clean.

 

Follows school district procedures when driving assigned bus routes.  Picks up and drops off students at designated times and bus stops; ensures students depart the bus at their usual stops; and determines that all students leave the bus at both ends of the route.

 

Monitor students' behavior while they are riding on the bus.  Take suitable action to resolve incidents between/among students should such incidents occur and report inappropriate student behavior to school authorities as soon as possible.

 

Safety of Others. Considerable responsibility for the safe transportation of students.

 

 

 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma with additional requirements below.

Guidance Assistant

• Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required or WorkKeys Certification including Business Writing.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and district office personnel.
• Willingness to undergo further training as required.
• Experience using the computer.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Physical Requirements:  Requires light physical work.  Must be able to lift mail and boxes up to ten pounds.  Must be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.

 

Interpersonal Communication:  Requires the ability to speak and/or signal to people to convey or exchange information.  Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to parents, students, and staff.

 

Intelligence:  Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

 

Verbal Aptitude:  Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow written and oral instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.

 

Numerical Aptitude:  Requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

 

Motor Coordination:  Requires the ability to coordinate eyes and hands to use a keyboard.

 

Interpersonal Temperament:  Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress.

 

Physical Communication:  Requires the ability to talk, write and hear.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

General knowledge of the standard procedures for working in an office.

 

Knowledge of the use of standard office equipment.

 

General knowledge of word processing and familiarity with required computer programs.

 

Ability to demonstrate proper telephone etiquette.

 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents.

 

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

 

Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.

 

DISCLAIMER

 

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job.  It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary or benefits.

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