Position: Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver Reports to: Principal Terms of Employment: 10 months Pay Grade: 56 Pay Range: $2,060.51 - $3,339.51 FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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　　Nature of Work

　　An employee in this class provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. The work is directed by specific instructions, precedents and established policy. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken. Errors are expected to be recognized promptly by the supervisor and corrected with little negative consequence. The work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal.An employee in this class shall obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with school bus certification, drive a school bus or activity bus to safely transport students to and from school, on field trips, and otherwise as assigned by the principal or designee.

　　Education and Experience

　　Graduation from high school.Must have a minimum of 48 semester hours of general college credit, excluding cosmetology, nursing, and religion.Must possess and maintain a school bus driver's license (CDL) or willing to obtain within 90 days of employmentCertification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable):

　　Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

　　Provides academic assistance.

　　Obtains a CDL and drives school bus or activity bus.

　　Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.

　　Provides individualized instruction.

　　Demonstrates various instructional activities.

　　Monitors work assigned by teacher.

　　Checks and corrects students' work while in progress.

　　Keeps students on task.

　　Praises and reinforces achievement of students.

　　Assists in instructional preparation/support.

　　Serves as substitute teacher.

　　Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment.

　　Prepares visual aids.

　　Duplicates materials.

　　Reorganizes materials at the end of day.

　　Serves as proctor during testing.

　　Scores students' papers as instructed by teacher.

　　Distributes and collects instructional materials.

　　Reports and Records

　　Enters data in health record.

　　Records student behavior.

　　Files data according to regulatory requirements.

　　Monitors student behavior.

　　Supervises students in the classroom and other locations.

　　Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior.

　　Promotes student self-esteem.

　　Teaches citizenship, social skills and respect for others.

　　Reconciles minor student conflicts.

　　Participates in development of discipline policy.

　　Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.

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