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

Teacher Assistant

Pay Grade: 56 - $16.46 - $16.71 per hour

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.

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.

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 themselves

Participates in staff development workshops

Performs other related work as required

High School diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework

A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Physical 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 work

Data 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 things

Interpersonal Communication:

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from superiors

Language 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 format

Intelligence:

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 exists To interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form

Verbal Aptitude:

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English

Numerical Aptitude:

Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; and to utilize decimals and percentages

Form/Spatial Aptitude:

Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape

Motor Coordination:

Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment

Manual Dexterity:

Requires the ability to handle a variety of office machines, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination

Color Discrimination:

Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color

Interpersonal Temperament:

Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress

Physical 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 telephone

Knowledge, 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.

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.