Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (Start Date: 08/11/2026)

Teacher AssistantUnder 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.Essential Job FunctionsAssists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectivenessConstantly monitors the safety and well-being of studentsMonitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteemAssists students with becoming increasingly independentMonitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroomRecords time out and in class suspensionAssists with crisis preventionRestrains students as neededAssists students with learningReinforces and clarifies instructionsConducts short sessions on improving study skillsProvides one-on-one assistance as neededMaintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of studentsPerforms general housekeeping duties in maintaining an orderly classroomPerforms, repair, and maintenance tasks related to school equipmentPerforms various clerical duties as neededMaintains records of student progressDevelops and files incident reportsGrades student papers and scores testsChecks daily attendance; makes copiesDevelops classroom display and instructional materialsMaintains and operates audio visual equipmentOrders suppliesMaintains class files, etc.Feeds students, when necessaryToilets students, if neededAssists with any other tasks students are not able to perform for themselvesAdditional Job FunctionsParticipates in staff development workshopsPerforms other related work as requiredMinimum Training and ExperienceHigh School diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college level courseworkA minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsPhysical Requirements:Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc.Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for light workData Conception:Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural, or composite characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or thingsInterpersonal Communication:Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange informationIncludes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiorsLanguage Ability:Requires the ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc.Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, simple reports, forms, instructional materials, etc., using prescribed formatIntelligence:Requires the ability to apply rational systems to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization existsTo interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule formVerbal Aptitude:Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructionsMust be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard EnglishNumerical Aptitude:Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; and to utilize decimals and percentagesForm/Spatial Aptitude:Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shapeMotor Coordination:Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipmentManual Dexterity:Requires the ability to handle a variety of office machines, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordinationColor Discrimination:Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of colorInterpersonal Temperament:Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructionsMust be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stressPhysical Communication:Requires the ability to talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephoneKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:General knowledge of activities performed by the lead teacher.General knowledge of daily routines of the classroom.General knowledge of student handbook rules.General knowledge of procedures to follow in the event of an emergency.General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.Some knowledge of the curriculum for the grade.DisclaimerThe 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.