EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S PERSONAL NEEDS ASSISTANT

Young World Physical Education; Vanceboro (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Craven County Schools in Vanceboro is seeking an Exceptional Children's Personal Needs Assistant / Bus Monitor to support a specific student during the instructional day, working with teachers to create a safe and productive learning environment. Responsibilities include assisting with feeding, toileting, lifting, and individualized instruction to help the student access the curriculum.

The position is 10 months, annual, non‑exempt, pay grade 55, and requires a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience and knowledge of students' needs at different ages and levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding, toileting, lifting, and other personal needs for the assigned student.
• Collaborate with teachers to provide an effective classroom environment and individualized instructions.
• Provide directions and supports to help the student access the curriculum and stay on task.
• Monitor student behavior and report progress to teachers.
• Assist with student transportation duties as needed, including bus monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Student needs awareness

Confidentiality

CPI training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN'S PERSONAL NEEDS ASSISTANT

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This job is also posted in Craven County School District , and North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5873691

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CRAVEN COUNTY SCHOOLS

Exceptional Children's Personal Needs Assistant / Bus Monitor

JobDescription

Position: Exceptional Children's Personal Needs Assistant / Bus Monitor Reports to: Director of Accountabiliyt and Exceptional Children/Principal

Terms of Employment: 10 months, Annual position

Pay Grade: 55
FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Nature of Work

An employee with this job description provides support to a specific assigned student during the instructional day. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the student and teacher in the teaching-learning process for the assigned student. Problems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be taken.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

Certification and Licensure Requirements (if applicable):

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

• Serves a helper/caregiver to accommodate the comfort/needs of the assigned student. This may include feeding, toileting, lifting, etc.
• Works in collaboration with the student’s teachers to provide an effective classroom learning environment for the student
• Provides individualized instruction/directions to the students
• Demonstrates various instructional activities to assist the student’s comprehension and ability to access the curriculum
• Keeps student on task
• Praises and reinforces achievement of the student
• Assists in data collection and reports student progress to teacher
• Assists with management of student behavior
• Monitor buses for students in need of Specialized Transportation as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience and knowledge of students needs at different ages, educational and developmental levels
• Working knowledge of educational practices, processes, and techniques
• Willingness to become familiar with Craven County School Districts educational policies and rules as well as federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and rules
• Skill in communicating verbally, and written, through translation and interpretation
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with others
• Maintain confidential student information
• Participates in staff development opportunities by the district.
• Participates in CPI certification yearly.

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Position will require the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing and the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Work will entail bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching and the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds.

Special Requirements

• NA

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board and local policy on evaluation of personnel.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. As such, it is not intended to contain all of the duties and qualifications required of an employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position (job) description or as identification of essential functions as required by ADA.

By submitting your application you are indicating that you have read the above position description of the job for which you are being recommended. In addition, you are indicating that you are aware of the essential duties of the position and that you can perform the essential functions of the job. You agree to perform each of the duties identified on this job description and understand that failure to perform any of the duties may lead to reprimand up to and including dismissal by the Craven County Schools Board of Education.

*In compliance with Federal Law, Craven County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Ciara DiNapoli , Assistant Principal
• VANCEBORO FARM LIFE ELEMENTARY
• Email: [e-mail]

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