EC/PreK Instructional Aide & School Bus Driver

Floyd L. Knight; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee County Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver to support classroom instruction and transport students on established routes in Sanford, North Carolina. Position requires a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license with a school bus endorsement. CDL with passenger endorsement is preferred.

The role involves assisting teachers, managing student behavior, and ensuring student safety on buses, with responsibilities for attendance, materials, and reporting as directed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate’s Degree, or 48 semester hours, or Work Keys + 96 hours of staff development.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Monitors work assigned by teacher.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress.
• Maintains discipline of students and ensures safety on bus.

Skills

Dealing with children

Core subjects knowledge

School organization knowledge

Behavior understanding

AV equipment operation

Learning aids creation

Instructional strategies comprehension

Discipline and safety

Data recording

Confidentiality

Bus safety knowledge

Traffic laws knowledge

Safety procedures for emergencies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree

Completion of 48 semester hours

Work Keys tests + 96 hours staff development

Tools

AV equipment

Office machines

Job description

Lee County Schools seeks an Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver to support classroom instruction and transport students on established routes in Sanford, North Carolina. Position requires a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license with a school bus endorsement. CDL with passenger endorsement is preferred.

The role involves assisting teachers, managing student behavior, and ensuring student safety on buses, with responsibilities for attendance, materials, and reporting as directed.