Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (Start Date: 08/11/2026)

Young World Physical Education; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 22,675 - 23,019; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver in Kinston, North Carolina. This full-time position involves aiding our neediest students with various disabilities and includes essential bus driving duties.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, a minimum of 48 college hours, and strong communication and organizational skills. Interested applicants should contact Stephanie Smith at Lenoir County Learning Academy.

Qualifications

• Must complete a Generic Bus Driver Application.
• Must provide an Official Seal Transcript showing 48 semester hours from a Community College or a Four Year University.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational development of pupils under the direction of the EC teacher.
• Monitor Individual Education Programs for student progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom.

Skills

Communication skills with professionals

Organization skills

Professionalism conducive to the educational environment

Education

High School diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework

Job description

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (Start Date: 08/11/2026)

Lenoir County Learning Academy – Kinston, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 4526841

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Pay Grade: 56 ($16.46 - $16.71 per hour) (Position #318509)

Must complete a Generic Bus Driver Application.

Driving a school bus is an essential function of this job.

Must be able to provide an Official Seal Transcript showing 48 semester hours from a Community College or a Four Year University.

Teacher Assistant

Exceptional Children Department

General Statement of Job: An Instructional Teacher Assistant in the Exceptional Children’s Department must be committed to serving our neediest students with a wide range of disabilities and special needs including all aspects of student access to their educational environment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational development of pupils under the direction of the EC teacher.
• Assist in the monitoring of Individual Education Programs for student progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, regular education and special education teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student data records.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of the EC teacher.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning.
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Assist the EC teacher to ensure that all instructional materials and equipment are available.
• Coordinate with other professionals to utilize instructional aids and equipment.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to provide student support through personal care needs in order for them to fully access the educational environment.
• Utilize Behavior Intervention and Crisis Prevention training to de-escalate and intervene for students with behavioral difficulties.
• Other duties deemed appropriate by the Director of Exceptional Children in the provision of student service provision.

Additional Job Functions or Assigned Tasks

• Obtain and maintain a bus license.
• Supervise EC students in all settings of the school environment.
• Attend trainings and staff development as determined appropriate by the principal and EC Director.
• Serve as a monitor for significantly needy students in transition and transport.

Minimum Training and Experience

• High School diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework is required.
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

• Communication skills with professionals.
• Organization skills.
• Professionalism conducive to the educational environment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Contact Information

• Stephanie Smith, Principal
• Lenoir County Learning Academy
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]