Traffic Education Teacher

REQUIREMENTS:     Montana Teaching Certification with an 31A TRE Traffic Education Endorsement

Effective immediately

HOURLY RATE:    $31.98

REPORTS TO:            Building Principal         

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Teaches students the skills and techniques necessary for being safe, responsible drivers through traditional in-class instruction and behind-the-wheel training.

Maintains order in the classroom and while giving students hands-on training.

In conjunction with administrative staff, administers discipline when necessary to achieve proper behavior.  May prescribe extra assignments or detention in cases of student misconduct.

Shares with other teachers and aides responsibility for monitoring halls, study periods, and lunchroom.

Keeps records of academic performance, attendance, and social acclimation.  Reports on all aspects of student development for school records and parents; conducts parent-teacher conferences on both a regularly scheduled and an as-needed basis.

Complies with Board policies, rules, regulations, and directives.

Consults with other professionals, where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug or alcohol abuse, or problems of social adjustment.  Coordinates decisions with parents concerning any specialized intervention which appears warranted.

Reports cases of suspected child abuse according to state law.

Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, professional training seminars, and workshops.

Only minimum duties are listed.  Other functions may be required as given or assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Be appropriately licensed and endorsed in accordance with state statutes and Board of Public Education rules, or be considered appropriately assigned if the administrator is enrolled in an internship.

Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, parents, staff, and the community.

Ability to handle stressful situations.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.

Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Automobile, a variety of electronic and technology devices, copier, fax machine, telephone/voice mail.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and outside.  The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.  The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; occasionally walk and stand; travel from building to other sites.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee is required to be able to hear conversations in quiet environments.  May be required to lift or move up to 20 pounds.

MENTAL/MOTOR DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely performs routine work.  The employee frequently exercises flexibility (ability to shift from one task to another).  Guidance and reinforcement are infrequently available.  The employee frequently works within time constraints and maintains attentiveness intensity.  The employee is frequently involved in social interactions which require oral and written communications.

The physical demands, work-environment characteristics, and mental/motor demands described within this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Process:

An application is considered complete when all of the items listed below are received on or before the closing date.  Only complete applications are eligible for screening.  You will have an opportunity to upload all required documents during the application process.

1.  A letter of application.

2.  Professional resume which includes academic preparation, experience and other specifically related qualifications.

3.  Copies of transcripts for all college or university credits completed to date. (An official transcript will be required if you are successful in securing the position, including those credits you would like to have considered for salary placement.)

4.  Three signed letters of recommendation (within the past three years), or college placement file if available, current, and complete.  To upload letters properly, all letters  need to be in one document.  Uploading one letter at a time will replace the previous document.

5.  Written Statement - In your own handwriting (not typed), please indicate specific reason(s) for wanting this position in Columbia Falls, and the attributes you believe especially qualify you and/or which mark your professional development for this position.

6.  Copy of your current Montana teaching certificate/license, or evidence of ability to secure Montana teaching certification/licensure.  For questions regarding the certification process, please contact the licensure department at the Montana Office of Public Instruction at (406)444-3150.

Salary : $32