Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver at Mill Creek Middle School

Teacher AssistantUnder limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal, provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students. Performs tasks to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students. Reports to the teacher and/or principal.Essential Job FunctionsAcademic AssistanceGives 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.Reports student progress to teacher.Instructional Preparation/SupportServes 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.Attends workshops.Scores students' papers as instructed by teacher.Distributes and collects instructional materials.Reports and RecordsRecords student behaviorFiles data according to regulatory requirementsAssists teacher in filling out required paperworkMonitoring Student BehaviorSupervises students in the classroom and other locationsCreates and distributes awards for positive behaviorPromotes student self-esteemTeaches citizenship, social skills and respect for othersReconciles minor student conflictsParticipates in development of discipline policyDisciplines misbehavior through approved methodsReports discipline problems to teacher or principalReports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behaviorMinimum Training and ExperienceHigh School Diploma with additional requirements below.Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required or WorkKeys Certification including Business Writing.Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and district office personnel.Willingness to undergo further training as required.Experience using the computer.Additional Job FunctionsParticipates in staff development workshops.Performs other related duties as assigned by the DL/I teacher and/or principal.Bus DriverUnder general supervision, work performed, includes but is not limited to driving bus safely to destination and return; following school district procedures when driving assigned bus routes; and monitoring students' behavior while they are riding on the bus.Essential Job FunctionsDrives bus safely to destination and return. Conforms to traffic rules and regulations; makes vehicle pre-checks and records and reports malfunctions; follows school district regulations for handling vehicle breakdowns and accident incidents; and keeps the bus clean.Follows school district procedures when driving assigned bus routes. Picks up and drops off students at designated times and bus stops; ensures students depart the bus at their usual stops; and determines that all students leave the bus at both ends of the route.Monitor students' behavior while they are riding on the bus. Take suitable action to resolve incidents between/among students should such incidents occur and report inappropriate student behavior to school authorities as soon as possible.Safety of Others. Considerable responsibility for the safe transportation of students.Minimum Training and Experience5 years of responsible driving experience. Completion of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Bus Driver Training Course. Must be able to pass the required DOT Physical examination and have a DOT Drug Screen with negative results. Must be eligible to hold a Commercial Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement.Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job FunctionsPhysical Requirements: Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work.Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable characteristics of data, people or things.Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to students.Language Ability: Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions. Proficiency in specific foreign language preferred.Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral 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 add, subtract, divide and multiply.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 accurately in using instructional objects.Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under average levels of stress.Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of driving laws and regulationsKnowledge of safe bus operationsKnowledge of vehicle pre-run checks and their performanceMaintain records of names and addresses of students, locations and times of stops, route information, and time sheetsAdministrative skills to implement established policies and procedures regarding student transportation, enforcing rules of student conduct and disciplineCommunication skills in dealing with students daily; communicating with parents regarding bus routes and discipline problems; and advising the transportation department of bus malfunctionsLeadership skills to maintain discipline on the busManual skills to maintain bus cleanlinessMechanical skills to detect bus malfunctionPlanning skills to develop student seating arrangementsCommon arithmetical function to count the number of students on the bus and to complete timeDisclaimerThis job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees in this job. It is not a contract or guarantee of employment, salary or benefits.