Instructional Assistant / Bus Driver

Pender County Schools; Hampstead (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pender County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver to support teachers in instructional activities and to ensure student safety on buses. The role requires coordinating classroom instruction and supervising students during transportation, with responsibilities extending to clerical tasks and first aid as needed.

The position is governed by the Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule and is a 10-month assignment, requiring a valid NC driver's license, CDL with bus endorsement, and a

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• CDL with passenger school bus endorsement and current Driver's Pocket Card.
• High School Diploma with the ability to pass the WorkKeys Assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics (required).
• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours of college credit (preferred).
• At least five (5) years of successful experience working with children or in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus as assigned, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws.
• Keep the bus clean and free of debris to prevent safety hazards.
• Discharge students at authorized school or bus stop locations.
• Report all accidents to the Transportation Department.
• Assist the teacher of record by providing individualized and/or group instruction.
• Monitor and keep students on task with assigned work.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students in various settings, promoting citizenship, social skills, and self-esteem.
• Perform clerical duties, administer routine first aid, and report discipline problems to the teacher and principal.

Skills

Communication with parents

Technology in education

Safety and discipline

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma

WorkKeys reading/writing/mathematics

Associate degree or 48 credit hours preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Classified/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: North Topsail Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP

Pender County Schools

Official Job Description

TITLE:

Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To provide support to teachers in the instruction of students and ensure the safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school buses

QUALIFICATIONS:

Licensing/Certification:

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger school bus endorsement and current Driver's Pocket Card

Education:

• High School Diploma with the ability to pass the WorkKeys Assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics (required)

Associate's degree or 48 semester hours of college credit (preferred)

Experience:

• At least five (5) years of successful experience working with children or in a related field

Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drive a school bus as assigned, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws
• Keep the bus clean and free of debris to prevent safety hazards
• Discharge students at authorized school or bus stop locations
• Report all accidents to the Transportation Department
• Assist the teacher of record by providing individualized and/or group instruction
• Monitor and keep students on task with assigned work
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the teacher
• Supervise students in various settings, promoting citizenship, social skills, and self-esteem

Perform clerical duties, administer routine first aid, and report discipline problems to the teacher and principal

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of effective methods of working with children and their developmental stages
• Working knowledge of core subjects at assigned grade levels
• Familiarity with safety regulations, standards for school buses, and traffic laws
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality and recording data accurately
• Ability to consistently apply recognition, reward, and consequences
• Proficiency with technology to support instruction

Ability to operate a school bus and communicate effectively with parents, students, and school personnel

REPORTS TO:

Principal

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting/moving up to 25 pounds. Additional requirements include the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and operate vehicles of varying capacities

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee regularly works in indoor school environments and on school buses. Noise levels may vary from minimal to moderate

SALARY GRADE:

Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

10 months

FLSA STATUS:

Non-Exempt.

OSHA:

The employee is not required to handle hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens

ADA:

The employer will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.