EC Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver at Northstar Academy

Catawba-County-Schools; North Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba County Schools seeks an EC Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver to support students with disabilities under supervision of the EC teacher and principal. The role includes instructional assistance, data collection, and daily living support in a special education setting.

The position requires a high school diploma, coursework, and willingness to obtain a DHHS qualification letter; prior experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• At least 48 college credit hours or equivalent.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred.
• Must obtain a DHHS qualification letter.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by the EC teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Monitors student work and progress.
• Scores papers and distributes/collects instructional materials.
• Assists students with toileting, eating, hygiene and daily living tasks.
• Records student behavior and maintains required paperwork.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Student support

Education

High School diploma

48 college credit hours

DHHS qualification letter

Experience with children (2 years)

Job description

EC Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver at Northstar Academy

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Job Details

Job ID: 5861624
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

BENEFITS STATUS: FULL-TIME, 8 HOURS/DAY

SALARY RANGE (HOURLY): $15.60 – $18.39BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Three professional references are required to complete the application. Professional references should be recent and either a supervisor, co-worker, or subordinate who has worked with you. Personal references from family/friends are not acceptedand Professor/Advisor references are only accepted for recent graduateswith no work experience.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant

Under limited supervision of the EC teacher and/or principal, provides support to the teacher in the instruction of eligible students with disabilities. Performs tasks to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students with disabilities. Reports to the EC teacher and/or principal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Teacher Assistant

Academic Assistance

Gives group instruction as prescribed by the EC teacher.

• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Monitors work assigned by the EC
• Checks and corrects students' work while in progress.
• Keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to the EC
• Implement & collect data of IEP/BIP services under the direction of EC teacher.

Instructional Preparation/Support

• 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 EC teacher.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.

Daily Living/Functional Support

• Assists students with toileting & handwashing (including diaper/pull-up & clothing changes).
• Assists students with eating, while promoting independence and maintaining safety.
• Assists students with maintaining appropriate hygiene.

Reports and Records

• Records student behavior
• Files data according to regulatory requirements
• Assists teacher in filling out required paperwork

Monitoring Student Behavior

Supervises students in the classroom and other locations

• 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
• Reports discipline problems to EC teacher or principal
• Reports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma
• 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.
• Must obtain a DHHS qualification letter.
• Willingness to undergo further training as required.
• Experience using the computer.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in staff development workshops.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the DL/I teacher and/or principal.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical 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 ABILITIES

Teacher Assistant

• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Working knowledge of the core subjects at the grade levels to which employment assignment is made.
• Some knowledge of the school organization and its community.
• Some knowledge of expected behavior of children, that is, basic characteristics of ages and stages.
• Skill necessary to operate audiovisual equipment and common office machines. ? Skill to make learning aids which will strengthen lesson plans.
• Ability to comprehend the purpose of teacher designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objective.
• Ability to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisor. ? Ability to impart information to the child's level of comprehension.
• Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition, reward and punishment.
• Ability to solve independently most minor problems.
• Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision. ? Ability to record and store data accurately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information

DISCLAIMER

This 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.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $15.60 to $18.39 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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