North Zulch ISD.

• Elementary Secretary

  Secretary to Elementary
  
  Reports to Elementary Principal
  
  Under moderate supervision, organize and manage the routine work activities of a central administrative department office and provide clerical support to principals, department heads, and other staff members.
  
  Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED  
  Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient skills in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, and file maintenance
  Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and databases and do word processing. 
  Ability to prioritize workflow to address the multiple needs of the supervisor or the department
  Ability to multitask numerous complex administrative activities. 
  Basic math skills
  Effective communication and interpersonal skills  
  Experience: 3+ years secretarial experience
  
  Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, manuals, and presentations for the department head and other department staff members.  
  Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
  Will assist Business Manager with Accounts Payable.
  Perform routine bookkeeping tasks and maintain department budget records. Prepare and process department purchase orders and payment authorizations.
  Order and maintain inventory of office supplies and program equipment.
  Monitor and process personnel time records, including leave requests and reports, and submit in accordance with district procedures.
  Answer and respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
  Maintain an appointment schedule and make travel arrangements for department staff.
  Arrange meetings for department activities, including preparing materials, scheduling and setting up facilities, and arranging equipment.
  Receive, sort, and distribute mail and other documents to department staff.
  Maintain confidentiality of information.
  Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
  Maintain requests for substitute teachers, which will require working outside of school hours to secure.
  

• School Bus Driver

  JOB TITLE:  School Bus Driver
  

  REPORTS TO:  Appropriate Transportation Supervisor
  

  
  

  PRIMARY PURPOSE: 
  

  
  Operate school bus and related equipment to provide safe and orderly transportation of students and other authorized persons on assigned route and to and from other designated locations.

  
  

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  Education/Certification:
  

  Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements
  

  
  

  Special Knowledge/Skills:
  

  Must be 18 years of age
  

  Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
  

  Ability to complete required bus driver safety training
  

  Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  

  Ability to use maps and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to follow routes and locate addresses
  

  Ability to manage student behavior
  

  Ability to communicate effectively with others

  Ability to operate bus
  

  Vehicle Operation

    1. Drive bus daily following assigned route and adhering to established schedules.
  

    2. Drive bus to and from extracurricular activities.
  

    3. Anticipate problems such as traffic, weather, road conditions, and schedule changes and make necessary adjustments to ensure student safety and reduce delays.
  

    4. Perform pre- and post-trip inspections according to specifications to ensure bus can be operated safely and notify supervisor of needed repairs. Keep assigned bus clean and maintain appropriate level of fuel.
  

    5. Report all accidents, vehicle damage, student injuries, and mechanical problems and complete required corresponding reports.
  

  Student Management

    6. Instruct students on safe entering, exiting, and passenger rules and regulations. Supervise students while they board and leave the bus and cross the street.

     7. Maintain discipline and use effective behavior management control over groups of students. Report student discipline problems to appropriate administrator and communicate with teachers and parents regarding student’s behavior when warranted.
  

    8.  Perform emergency evacuation of students on bus when the situations warrants.

  Safety
  

    9. Observe all traffic laws and safety regulations for school buses.
  

    10. Ensure proper condition of emergency equipment, such as first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flags, fuses, crow bar, and reflector.
  

    11. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Report any hazardous conditions along scheduled route.
  

    12. Install snow chains during inclement weather.
  

    13. Maintain safety certification.
  

  Other

    14. Operate and monitor two-way radio equipment to communicate with transportation office and other drivers.

    15.  Complete and maintain accurate, up-to-date, and timely records and reports including but not limited to those related to bus mileage, gas and oil consumption, and number of passengers transported.

  Demand

  Tools Equipment Used:
  

  Operate school bus; two-way radio; global positioning system (GPS); safety equipment including but not limited to flares, reflective signs, and fire extinguisher
  

  Posture:
  

  Prolonged sitting; frequent standing and twisting; occasional kneeling/squatting, bending, stooping, and pushing/pulling
  

  Motion:
  

  Prolonged driving; moderate walking; frequent climbing stairs, grasping/squeezing, wrist and shoulder flexion/extension, and reaching
  

  Lifting:
  

  Limited light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) on a daily basis
  

  Environment:
  

  Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, noise, and vehicle fumes; work around moving vehicles; regularly work irregular hours, and occasionally work prolonged hours
  Mental Demands:
  

  Maintain emotional control under stress

• Substitute Teacher - All Grades

  Substitute Teacher
  
  Please Review Before Submitting a Substitute Teaching Application
  
  Reports To
  School Principal
  
  Job Goal
  In the absence of the regular classroom teacher to help students to learn subject matter and/or skills that are required for scheduled lessons and to provide meaningful instruction for assigned classrooms.
  
  

  • Reports to school office at beginning of school day to pick up required materials/schedule of classes and at the end of the school day to return materials.  Follows sign out procedures as prescribed by the principal.
  • Carries out a program of study prescribed in the lesson plans left by the classroom teacher.
  • Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
  • Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and objectives as indicated in the lesson plans for the lessons, units, or projects assigned.
  • Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting lesson objectives.
  • Maintains a neat and orderly classroom.  Straightens chairs, tables, clears chalkboard, etc.
  • Takes attendance in accordance with school procedures.
  • Indicates to students at beginning of class the basic expectations for behavior in the class in accordance with school and North Zulch School policies.
  • Insures that the students are never left unattended in the classroom.
  • May perform duties usually required of absent teacher such as lunchroom duty, hall monitoring, etc.
  • Knows emergency evacuation routes for the classrooms assigned.
  • Knows procedures for referring students who are disciplinary problems.
  • Knows school procedures and regulations. 
  • Performs other related duties as directed by principal

  
  NOTE: Complaints made by a school principal about a substitute teacher may result in the removal of the substitute from the Substitute List.