Position # 326500 Teacher AssistantBus Driver (Start Date )

Position# 326500

Pay Grade : 56- Starts at $16.46 per hour

Must ALSO complete a BUS DRIVER APPLICATION (Position#540001) before you will be considered for employment in a Teacher Assistant position.

Driving a school bus is an essential function of this job.

Must provide an Official Seal Transcript showing at least 48 SEMESTER HOURS from a Community College or a Four Year University.

See below for Job Description.

JOB TITLE : TEACHER ASSISTANT

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision performs a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the lead teacher meet the needs of all students and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities. Employee assists lead teacher with general housekeeping and clerical duties. Reports to a Principal and / or lead teacher.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness
• Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students
• Monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem
• Assists students with becoming increasingly independent
• Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom
• Records time out and in class suspension
• Assists with crisis prevention
• Restrains students as needed
• Assists students with learning
• Reinforces and clarifies instructions
• Conducts short sessions on improving study skills
• Provides one-on-one assistance as needed
• Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students
• Performs general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroom
• Performs repair and maintenance tasks related to school equipment
• Performs various clerical duties as needed
• Maintains records of student progress
• Develops and files incident reports
• Grades student papers and scores tests
• Checks daily attendance; makes copies
• Develops classroom display and instructional materials
• Maintains and operates audio visual equipment
• Orders supplies
• Maintains class files etc.
• Feeds students when necessary
• Toilets students if needed
• Assists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselve

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements :

computers copiers typewriters calculators pencils scissors equipment for

children with special needs etc.

Data Conception :

Interpersonal Communication :

Language Ability :

forms lists etc.

Intelligence :

Verbal Aptitude :

to follow oral and written instructions

standard English

Numerical Aptitude :

and to utilize decimals and percentages

Form / Spatial Aptitude :

Motor Coordination :

using office equipment

Manual Dexterity :

Color Discrimination :

Interpersonal Temperament :

instructions

under stress

Physical Communication :

exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing : perceiving nature of

sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees of this job.

Key Skills

Load & Unload,School Bus Driving,Employee Evaluation,Communication skills,Interviewing,Paratransit,Van Driver,Bus Driving,Commercial Driving,Driving,Human Resources,Motor Coach Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1