9 jobs found in bryson city

INDIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION Reports to High School Principal, Assistant Principal PURPOSE : Provide assistance to High School Principal to alternative classroom, expand and increase effectiveness of the Indian Education program. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Indian Education Coordinator Identify the failure and drop-out risk levels of Native Americans at SCHS Develop a mentoring program that meets with the students on a regular basis at least twice a week Coordinate forum with key members from the tribe to identify at-risk behaviors, develop goals to help Native American students become more successful, and identify resources Track the progress of Native American students closely throughout the year KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to establish positive relationships with students & colleagues. Ability to perform under stress,...

Description: Implement and coordinate comprehensive pre-college programs for middle and high school students that include, but are not limited to career exploration, academic planning and preparation, college visits, mentoring, and financial planning. Job Summary: Encourage students to participate in GEAR UP activities, targeting specific services to students most in need Guide GEAR UP students in establishing an account on CFNC.org Serve as a college planning resource for teachers, educators, and counselors Work collaboratively with other district-based GEAR UP staff, school personnel, families and community, raising awareness of the benefits of a postsecondary education. Work cooperatively with educators to provide summer enrichment activities, including academic preparation, job-shadowing, college visits, etc. Attend GEAR UP meetings, institutes and conferences Prepare and submit comprehensive evaluative and programming reports. Maintain records of activities...

Transportation Mechanic II SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION Reports to Transportation Director NATURE OF WORK An employee in this class performs complex duties in the operation, repair and maintenance of vehicles in the school transportation program. Most work is performed based on prior experience. The employee is expected to resolve problems of medium difficulty with little assistance while others may be referred to a supervisor. Most errors may be expected to be resolved by the employee. The employee receives general supervision and work is occasionally reviewed while in progress. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK Fuel buses when Mechanic I is not available. Early a.m. fuel activity buses & cars Clean buses & cars Diagnoses minor and frequently occurring mechanical problems. Rotates, aligns, and balances wheels. Replaces brake linings. Installs shock absorbers. Drains and cleans radiators. Tests headlight...

CUSTODIAN‌ ‌ ‌ SWAIN‌ ‌COUNTY‌ ‌SCHOOLS‌ ‌JOB‌ ‌DESCRIPTION‌ ‌ Reports‌ ‌to‌ ‌Facilities‌ ‌Director‌ ‌&‌ ‌Principal‌ ‌ ‌ PURPOSE‌ ‌ To‌ ‌provide‌ ‌a‌ ‌safe,‌ ‌clean‌ ‌environment‌ ‌for‌ ‌students‌ ‌and‌ ‌staff‌ ‌by‌ ‌performing‌ ‌custodial‌ ‌tasks.‌ ‌ ESSENTIAL‌ ‌JOB‌ ‌FUNCTIONS‌ ‌ ?Assists‌ ‌in‌ ‌maintain‌ ‌internal‌ ‌building‌ ‌cleanliness.‌ ‌Scrubs,‌ ‌sweeps,‌ ‌mops,‌ ‌vacuums,‌ ‌waxes‌ ‌and‌ ‌polishes‌ ‌floors;‌ ‌ clean‌ ‌restrooms;‌ ‌washes‌ ‌windows‌ ‌and‌ ‌walls;‌ ‌removes‌ ‌trash‌ ‌and‌ ‌participation‌ ‌in‌ ‌other‌ ‌cleaning/disinfecting‌ ‌ actions‌ ‌to‌ ‌help‌ ‌keep‌ ‌the‌ ‌building‌ ‌interior‌ ‌clean‌ ‌and‌ ‌healthful.‌ ‌ ?Opens‌ ‌and‌ ‌secures‌ ‌the‌ ‌building.‌ ‌Unlocks‌ ‌building‌ ‌doors‌ ‌prior‌ ‌to‌ ‌school‌ ‌opening;‌ ‌closes‌ ‌and‌ ‌locks‌ ‌windows,‌ ‌ turns‌ ‌out‌ ‌the‌ ‌interior‌ ‌lights,‌ ‌checks‌ ‌entry‌ ‌alarm‌ ‌system‌ ‌and‌ ‌locks‌ ‌doors‌ ‌at‌ ‌the‌ ‌end‌ ‌of‌ ‌school‌ ‌day‌ ‌activities.‌ ‌ ?Provides‌ ‌unskilled‌ ‌and‌ ‌skilled‌ ‌labor‌...

Description: Part- Time Bus Routes Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old with at least 6 months of driving experience and possess a valid NC driver's license- must have an excellent driving record. Must possess ability to work independently with minimum supervision once the job and route are learned Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions Must have good people skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, administrators, supervisors, students and parents Ability to read, write, and keep records Ability to perform simple calculations Application Procedure: Apply Online at http://www.swain.k12.nc.us Selection Procedure: Selected applicants will be individually contacted for an interview. Position Type: Full-time Job Category: Support Staff > Transportation Equal Opportunity Employer 0 Contact Information Thomas Dills 50 Main Street Bryson City,...

TEACHER ASSISTANT SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION Reports to Teacher, Principal PURPOSE To provide support to teacher in instruction, general supervision and management of children. In some cases, E.C. assistants may work one-on-one with special needs students, such assistants may be required to possess additional skills and training in providing for the specific physical needs of such students. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Works in classrooms at the direction of the teacher. Conducts samll group lessons and/or activities Conducts clerical tasks as directed. Provides individualized instruction Monitors work assigned by teacher Checks and corrects students' work. Keeps student on task. Praises and reinforces achievement of students. Reports student progress to teacher. Attends workshops as assigned. Serves as proctor during testing. Demonstrates various instructional activities. Reconciles minor...

AFTERSCHOOL & STEM CAMP TEACHER or TUTOR POSITION SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION Reports to Principal, Afterschool Leadership, Program Director PURPOSE Assist students with homework and provide tutoring as needed. Provide direct instruction to afterschool or summer program students from supplied lesson plans. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists school in creating an afterschool or summer program classroom environment that is conducive to warm, engaging, effective learning and appropriate to the maturity level and interests of the students. Provides notice well in advance when possible, or as soon as humanly possible, if unable to be present on a day scheduled to work. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the needs and capabilities of the students participating in the programs. Strives to model the goals and implement the strategic priorities of Swain County Schools and the program. Monitors program students'...

School Psychologist Swain County Schools Job Description ______________________________________________ Reports to the Director of Student Services Purpose: To work with students, families and educators to identify educational needs. Essential Job Functions: Evaluate, collect, analyze, and interpret program evaluation data. Assess student's cognitive abilities using a variety of instruments and techniques. Provide direct services to individuals when appropriate. Practice in ways that meet all appropriate ethical, professional, and legal standards. Apply federal, state, and local policies and regulations in the delivery of school psychological services. Maintain confidentiality of student records and information. Ensure that all Exceptional Children's student records meet local and federal mandates of IDEA. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services. Required Characteristic: Valid School...

CHILD NUTRITION CAFETERIA WORKER SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION Reports to Child Nutrition Manager NATURE OF WORK To assist with a variety of cooking, baking, preparing and serving of food items for general consumption by students and school personnel and to maintain facilities and equipment in a safe and sanitary condition. Operate the district's computerized point of sale system and handle cash and check transactions. Performs routine cashiering tasks in a school cafeteria and maintain a clean and safe work area. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Attends in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions. Cleans linens, utensils, equipment, and storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining required sanitary conditions. Evaluates prepared food for flavor, appearance, and temperature for the purpose of providing items that will be accepted by students and staff....