Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver - Pre-K

Pender County Schools; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Pender County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver for Pre-K in Burgaw, North Carolina. This role involves supporting teachers, ensuring student safety on school buses, and fulfilling various instructional duties.

The ideal candidate will have a valid North Carolina Driver’s License, a Commercial Driver’s License with a passenger endorsement, and at least five years of experience working with children. This position requires completion of WorkKeys Assessments and offers a 10-month employment term.

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with passenger school bus endorsement and current Driver’s Pocket Card.
• 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.
• Assist the teacher of record by providing individualized and/or group instruction.
• Monitor and keep students on task with assigned work.

Skills

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 operate a school bus and communicate effectively

Education

High School Diploma and ability to pass WorkKeys Assessments

Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours of college credit

Job description

Title

Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver - Pre‑K

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.

Additional Information

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

Created 12/4/2024