Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Person High School; Roxboro (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Person County Schools at Person High School in Roxboro, NC seeks an Exceptional Children’s Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver to support students in an inclusive program and assist with transportation and daily activities.

The role involves collaborating with teachers, therapists and parents to help students achieve IEP goals while maintaining safety and confidentiality in a dynamic school setting.

Qualifications

• Empathetic attitude toward disabled students.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Willingness to learn specialized instructional/management techniques.
• Ability to communicate with students, parents and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support students with physical, academic and emotional needs under teacher supervision.
• Assist with behavior data collection and implement behavior plans as directed.
• Escort students within the building, to lunch, and to and from the bus as needed.
• Assist students with personal care tasks as required.
• Support with therapy-related activities and use of adaptive equipment.
• Maintain safe and orderly classroom and school environments.

Skills

Empathetic attitude

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Communication

Follow instructions

Education

Associate degree or 48 credits

Job description

Exceptional Children's Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5280091

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 10, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 4, 2025

Job Description

Teacher Assistant - Exceptional Children’s Program

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:

• 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. 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.
• Follows daily schedule as outlined by the teacher and administrator.
• Maintains and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
• Maintains a pleasant and orderly classroom environment.
• Maintain various records and files.
• Performs 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

Direct reports

N/A

Approved by:

Personnel Office

Reviewed:

February 2019

Employee Signature:

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.15 to $18 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Michelle Honeycutt , Principal
• Person High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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