K-3 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (HQ) Princeton ES

Princeton Elementary; Princeton (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston County Public Schools, Princeton Elementary, Princeton, North Carolina, is seeking a K-3 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver with Highly Qualified status. Reports to the Principal for a 9-month term starting immediately.

Duties include instructional support, classroom management, and bus monitoring under supervision. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and meeting Highly Qualified Status through one of several pathways.

Qualifications

• Must have high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must meet Highly Qualified Status via one of: 2/4 year degree, 48 sem hours, or Pathways to TA with WorkKeys.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction and provides individualized instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Prepares visual aids and instructional materials; proctors testing and scores papers as instructed.
• Records attendance and enters health and behavior data as required.

Skills

Child guidance

Follow instructions

Problem solving

Education

2- or 4-year degree

48 semester hours

Pathways to TA + WorkKeys

Job description

K-3 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (HQ) Princeton ES

Johnston County Public Schools Princeton Elementary - Princeton, North Carolina

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920589

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver-Highly Qualified Requirement

Reports To: Principal

Term:9 months

Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. Must meet the requirements for Highly Qualified Status by having one of the following qualifications: (1) Hold a 2 or 4 year degree, (2) Have completed 48 Semester Hours, or (3) Have completed the Pathways to TA Class and completed the accompanying WorkKeys Test. Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children. Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Assistance

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher; provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress; keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.

Instructional Preparation/Support

• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment, prepares visual aids and duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Serves as proctor during testing; scores students’ papers as instructed by teacher; distributes and collects instructional materials.
• Attends workshops.

Report and Records

• Checks and report attendance.
• Enters data in health record, records student behavior and files data according to regulatory requirements.

Monitoring Student Behavior

• Supervises students in the classroom and in other locations (hallway, playground, etc.).
• 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 and policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports significant change or lack of change in student behavior.
• Serves as team player and role model for other employees in the organization; demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement; supports and exhibits organization core values of caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, being customer driven, and valuing diversity.

Duty to Drive a Bus/Sub Bus Driver/Bus Monitor/Sub Bus Monitor

• Serve as a Bus Driver/Sub Bus Driver/Bus Monitor/Sub Bus Monitor for a school bus or activity bus as required by principal. Shall have all qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education and must maintain appropriate bus driver certification at all times.
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Must be able to communicate orally and in writing with parents, staff, and community leaders.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of fingering, grasping, kneeling, sitting, walking, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, seeing, hearing, and repetitive motion.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kristina Benson , Certified Hiring Director
• 2320 US 70 Bus Hwy E.
• Smithfield, North Carolina 27577
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]