Location: Dauphin County Technical School, Harrisburg, PA
Application Deadline: November 5th, 2025
Dauphin County Technical School is a full-time, comprehensive public career and technical high school proudly serving students from Dauphin County and surrounding areas. Our mission is to prepare students to enter post-secondary education and industry with the attitude, skills, and knowledge necessary to be successful in a constantly changing and competitive world. We emphasize core values such as work ethic, leadership, teamwork, respect, and pride in one’s work; all of which shape the culture of our school.
Job Description:
Dauphin County Technical School is seeking a dependable and flexible individual to serve in a dual-role position as a School Bus Driver and Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teaching Assistant. This unique role supports our mission of providing a safe, inclusive, and dynamic learning environment by ensuring reliable student transportation as well as classroom support.
In your primary role as a School Bus Driver, you will be responsible for the safe and timely transport of students to and from school events, field trips, clinical sites and off campus learning experiences, maintaining a professional and respectful atmosphere while adhering to all safety regulations. This role is vital to supporting our students’ access to specialized programs and career-readiness opportunities.
When not driving, you will serve as a Career and Technical Education Teaching Assistant, supporting instructors and students in hands-on technical education classrooms. Responsibilities include assisting with instructional activities, supervising student projects, maintaining equipment and materials, and helping reinforce workplace readiness skills.
If you’re looking for a rewarding position that blends transportation and education and gives you the opportunity to support our students in multiple ways, we encourage you to apply and become part of our mission to prepare the next generation of skilled professionals!
Qualifications:
- Must possess a High School Diploma (or equivalent)
- Valid CDL with School Bus (S) and Passenger (P) endorsements
- Clean driving record and background check
- Prior experience as a school bus driver preferred
- Commitment to student safety, punctuality, and professionalism
- Ability to support diverse learners with patience and flexibility
- Familiarity with CTE fields or willingness to learn technical content
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a school bus on assigned routes.
- Conduct daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle.
- Ensure student safety and enforce behavior policies during transport.
- Maintain accurate route logs and trip documentation.
- Report any mechanical issues, delays, or incidents immediately.
- Comply with all state and local traffic regulations and school policies.
- Support students in classroom, lab, and/or shop settings under teacher direction
- Provide one-on-one or small group academic and skill-based assistance
- Assist with classroom organization, materials preparation, and student supervision
- Support students with IEPs, 504s, or other special education needs
- Promote workplace readiness skills, safety, and professional conduct
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and specialists to meet individual student needs