Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Young World Physical Education; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 21,834 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Roxboro, North Carolina, is seeking an Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver. This full-time role involves working closely with students to provide necessary physical, academic, and emotional support under the supervision of special education teachers. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks, facilitating transitions, and collaborating with therapists to meet IEP goals. The position also requires assisting teachers with administrative tasks. A two-year degree or 48 semester credit hours are required, along with eligibility for a CDL.

Qualifications

• Empathetic attitude towards disabled students.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn specialized instructional techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties.
• Work with students in various environments to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
• Assist students with personal care tasks and behavior modification.
• Perform clerical tasks to support the teacher.

Skills

Empathetic attitude towards disabled students

Cooperative work

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Two-year degree or 48 semester credit hours

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Person County Schools Stories Creek Elementary School - Roxboro, North Carolina

Job Details

• Job ID: 5687384
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: May 02, 2026
• Starting Date: Aug 4, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary

This individual will work closely with students on a regular basis in an effort to provide physical, academic, and emotional support needed to maximize the benefits of the Exceptional Children’s Program and to accomplish IEP goals and requirements. All work is performed under the direction and supervision of the special education teacher(s).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist classroom teacher in performing specific duties as assigned or undertaking specialized tasks to achieve and enhance student instructional and behavioral objectives:

• Work with individuals, small groups, or large groups as assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with, adhere to, and collect data in regards to behavior modification as assigned by the teacher; implement student behavior plans for the purpose of ensuring effective and safe student learning.
• Accompany student(s) to assigned locations within the building, accompany students to lunch, facilitate transitions, and assist student(s)s to and from the bus as needed.
• Assist student(s) to whom assigned with personal care tasks.
• Work in conjunction with occupational and physical therapists to meet individual student needs, as established in the IEP (applying and removing appliance such as leg braces).
• Lift, move and operate adaptive equipment.
• Assist with and monitor students during assigned periods within a variety of school environments for the purpose of maintaining a safe and positive learning environment (e.g. breakfast/lunch/snack/clean-up, bus stops, playground, classroom, restroom, field trips, assemblies, etc.).
• Provide programmed practice activities and repetitions as developed by the teacher, therapist or pathologist.
• Perform clerical tasks (e.g. making copies, filing, collating,) for the purpose of helping the teacher get instructional materials ready.
• Follow daily schedule as outlined by the teacher and administrator.
• Maintain and respect confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintain a pleasant and orderly classroom environment.
• Maintain various records and files.
• Perform related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess an empathetic attitude toward disabled students.
• Work cooperatively with others in a positive manner.
• Willing to learn specialized instructional/management techniques.
• Ability to communicate and develop effective working relationships with students, parents and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Other Functions

• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Education and Experience

• 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.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary

$15.85 to $20 Per Hour

Job Categories

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Ashley Warren, Principal
• Stories Creek Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]