Braille Teacher Assistant 1:1

Young World Physical Education; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 20,870 - 27,841; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Roxboro, North Carolina is looking for a Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver to support classroom activities and maintain student safety.

The ideal candidate will assist teachers, reinforce learning in students, and maintain discipline. Requirements include a two-year degree and eligibility for a CDL. This role involves working with children and ensuring a safe educational environment.

Interested candidates should reach out to Principal Whitney Sharlow for further details.

Qualifications

• Must have a clear criminal background check and references.
• Eligibility to obtain CDL for Bus Driver requirement.

Responsibilities

• Assist teacher by monitoring and assisting students.
• Work with students to reinforce learning.
• Monitor student behavior and maintain discipline in the classroom.
• Assist in clerical duties and maintain records of student progress.

Skills

Maintain confidentiality of student information

Follow detailed written and oral instructions

Effective methods of dealing with children

Knowledge of core subjects

Establish effective working relationships

Clear communication

Physical ability to perform job duties

Education

Two-year degree or 48 semester credit hours

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Person County Schools, South Elementary School – Roxboro, North Carolina

Job ID: 4408860

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Terms of Employment: Hourly

Salary: State Salary Schedule

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $15.15 to $20.21 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide; Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Purpose

• To assist the teacher by monitoring and assisting students in the classroom and/or at lunch and during other activities to ensure the provision of quality instruction in a safe environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow all rules, policies and procedures of Person County Schools, along with state and federal regulations pertaining to school issues.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material or skills initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes. Help students master equipment used in the classroom.
• Monitor student behavior and help maintain discipline in the classroom; record time out and in-class suspensions; assist with crisis prevention; assist with de-escalation techniques with students as needed.
• Constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students; monitor student attitudes and encourage self-esteem.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips; monitor students during lunch, recess, specials, hygiene routines and snack time. Alert the teacher to any problems or special information about an individual student.
• Perform various clerical duties as needed, maintain records of student progress; develop and file incident reports; grade student papers; check daily attendance; make copies; develop classroom displays and instructional material; maintain and operate audiovisual equipment; maintain class files.
• Assist with such large group activities as drill work, reading aloud, and storytelling.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of teachers.
• Strive to maintain and improve professional competence. Participate in development and support of the broad school vision.
• Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as requested by the teacher and/or principal.

Qualifications

• Must have a two-year degree or 48 semester credit hours
• Clear criminal background check and references required
• Eligibility to obtain CDL for Bus Driver requirement (Policy 7303)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Working knowledge of the core subjects at the assigned grade level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to communicate with school personnel, students, and parents while complying with confidentiality requirements in local, state, and federal policies and statutes.
• Physical ability (able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally) and dexterity to perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

Job Requirements

• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Whitney Sharlow, Principal
• South Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]