Instructional Assistant & School Bus Driver

Benjamin T. Bullock Elementary; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Benjamin T. Bullock Elementary in Sanford, NC seeks an Instructional Assistant/Adult Support Paraprofessional and Bus Driver. You will support teachers, provide individualized instruction, and supervise students on routes, under supervision.

Requires high school diploma, valid CDL with school bus endorsement, and appropriate licenses. The role combines classroom support with transportation duties, emphasizing safety, discipline, and student development.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree or 48 college hours or completion of Work Keys tests with 96 staff development hours.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• CDL with passenger school bus endorsement and current Bus Driver Pocket Card.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Monitors work assigned by teacher.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress.
• Keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.
• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment.
• Prepares visual aids.
• Duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Scores students’ papers as instructed by teacher.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Attends workshops
• Checks and reports attendance
• Enters data in health record.
• Records student behavior.
• Files data according to regulatory requirements
• Supervises students in the classroom and other locations
• Creates and distributes awards for positive behavior
• Promotes student self esteem.
• Teaches citizenship, social skills and respect for others.
• Reconciles minor student conflicts.
• Participates in development of discipline policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports to supervisor significant changes or lack of change in student behavior.
• Administers routine first aid and request assistance for non-routine injury or illness.
• Observes safety regulations and standards for school buses.
• Maintains discipline of students assigned to ride the school bus.

Skills

Child handling

Instructional support

Behavior management

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Bus safety

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s Degree or 48 college hours

Work Keys tests + 96 staff development hours

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

CDL with school bus endorsement

Bus Driver Pocket Card

Job description

Benjamin T. Bullock Elementary in Sanford, NC seeks an Instructional Assistant/Adult Support Paraprofessional and Bus Driver. You will support teachers, provide individualized instruction, and supervise students on routes, under supervision.

Requires high school diploma, valid CDL with school bus endorsement, and appropriate licenses. The role combines classroom support with transportation duties, emphasizing safety, discipline, and student development.