Job Coach/Bus Driver - Exceptional Children (EC)

Beddingfield High; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beddingfield High in Wilson, North Carolina, is seeking a Job Coach/Bus Driver for Exceptional Children (EC) to support students in the Occupational Course of Study (OCS) program with job skill training, coaching, and development while ensuring confidentiality and safety.

The role requires an Associates degree or 48 college credits and a North Carolina CDL with passenger and bus endorsements; ability to drive a school bus is essential. Collaboration with teachers and principals is expected.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of higher education (48 credit hours) required.
• Must obtain NC commercial driver's license with passenger and bus endorsements.
• CDL with P and S Endorsement required; bus driving ability essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide job skill training, job coaching and job development for OCS program students.
• Identify and develop community-based vocational training and paid work sites.
• Develop task analyses and individualized training plans for students.
• Supervise job skills training on sites and monitor performance.
• Conduct vocational assessments to guide career interests and placement.
• Collaborate with teachers on student strengths, needs, and interventions.
• Support teachers at IEP meetings with input on progress and interests.
• Assist students with job searching, readiness, and interview processes; maintain records.
• Promote self-determination and work-related behaviors; participate in staff development.
• Transport students during school hours using district transportation program.

Skills

Job coaching

Team collaboration

Student support

Confidentiality

Education

Associates degree

Two years college credits

Job description

Job Coach/Bus Driver - Exceptional Children (EC)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5495351

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Reports To: Teacher and Principal

Terms of Employment: Permanent, 10 Month Position

Nature of Work

The employee in this position will provide job skill training, job coaching, and job development for students in the Occupational Course of Study ( OCS ) program . Maintains confidentiality and complies with all federal , state , and local laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures as they relate to the special education program throughout the district.

Qualifications and Licensure

• Associates degree ( or higher ) from an accredited college or university ; or
• Two years of higher education ( equivalent to 48 credit hours )
• Must obtain a valid commercial driver's license with passenger and bus endorsement in the State of North Carolina
• Must hold Commercial Driver’s License with P and S Endorsement
• Employment is dependent upon ability and availability to drive a bus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a collaborative member of the program by providing job skill training , job coaching and job development for students in the OCS program .
• Assist with the identification and development of Community Based Vocational Training sites , paid employment sites , as well as on - campus training options , that support the achievement of transition related goals .
• Develops job task analysis and individualized job training plans for use with students.
• Provides supervised job skills training for students on job sites by monitoring work - related behaviors and task completion. .
• Conducts vocational , career , and interest assessments to determine career interests , job placement , and assist the IEP transition component development .
• Consults with classroom teachers and instructional assistants on student strengths , needs and interventions. .
• Provides support for teachers at IEP meetings by providing verbal and / or written input on job skill progress and areas of vocational interest. .
• Assist students with job searching , job readiness skills , and the interview process . Prepares and maintains records and files on student work performance .
• Promotes instruction in self - determination , self - advocacy , social / interpersonal skills , and work - related behaviors. .
• Participates in the district staff development program and continues professional growth in the area of assignment .
• Transports students during regular school hours, as required, via the school system transportation program.
• Maintains student confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Requirements (if applicable)

• Must be physically able to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines including computers, calculators, printers, copiers, etc.
• Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time.
• Work occasionally requires standing, walking, sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and pushing or pulling.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be adaptable to performing under minimal levels of stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.

Special Requirements (if applicable)

• W orking knowledge of effective methods of instruction for students.
• Working knowledge of general classroom activities and routines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively collaborate with others.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to constantly supervise the safety and well being of students.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to participate in specialized training provided by the school system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, students, parents, businesses, community agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to comply with Wilson County Schools' Code of Ethics.

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees of this job.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Jenny Hayes , Principal
• Beddingfield High
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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