Position# 344509 - Exceptional Children- Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (Start Date: 08/24/2026)

Lenoir County Public Schools; Kinston (NC); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lenoir County Public Schools in Kinston, North Carolina is hiring an Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver. This full-time position starts immediately with pay starting at $16.83 per hour, and requires a high school diploma with 48 college hours.

The role supports EC students and works with EC teachers and other staff. Responsibilities include assisting in instruction, monitoring IEPs, maintaining records, and coordinating with nursing and other professionals to ensure students fully

Qualifications

• High School diploma with a minimum of 48 college hours are required.
• Effective communication with professionals is essential.
• Strong organization and professional conduct in an educational setting.

Responsabilités

• Assist in the educational development of pupils under EC teacher.
• Assist in monitoring IEP progress and student data records.
• Support individual students inside and outside the classroom to participate.
• Coordinate with speech therapists, general and special education teachers.
• Present subject matter under EC guidance and tutor in small groups.
• Observe student performance and record progress data.
• Ensure instructional materials and equipment are available.
• Coordinate with nursing for personal care needs to access education.
• De-escalate and intervene for students with behavioral challenges.

Connaissances

Communication with professionals

Organization

Professionalism

Formation

High School diploma and 48 hours college coursework

Description du poste

Position# 344509 - Exceptional Children- Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (Start Date: 08/24/2026)

Lenoir County Public Schools Exceptional Children's Department - Kinston, North Carolina

This job is also posted in Lenoir County Public Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs.

Job Details

Job ID: 5506632

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position# 344509

Pay Grade: 56- Starts at $16.83 per hour

\"Must\" ALSO complete a BUS DRIVER APPLICATION (Position#540001) before you will be considered for employment in a Teacher Assistant position.

\"Must\" provide an Official Seal Transcript showing at least 48 SEMESTER HOURS from a Community College or a Four Year University.

See below for Job Description.

Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Exceptional Children Department

General Statement of Job:

An Instructional Teacher Assistant in the Exceptional Children’s Department must be committed to serving our neediest students with a wide range of disabilities and special needs including all aspects of student access to their educational environment.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the educational development of pupils under the direction of the EC teacher.
• Assist in the monitoring of Individual Education Programs for students progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, regular education and special education teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student data records.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of the EC teacher.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning.
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Assist the EC teacher to ensure that all instructional materials and equipment are available.
• Coordinate with other professionals to utilize instructional aids and equipment.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to provide student support through personal care needs in order for them to fully access the educational environment.
• Utilize Behavior Intervention and Crisis Prevention training to de-escalate and intervene for students with behavioral difficulties.
• Other duties deemed appropriate by the Director of Exceptional Children in the provision of student service provision.

Additional Job Functions or Assigned Tasks:

• Obtain and maintain a bus license.
• Supervise EC students in all settings of the school environment.
• Attend trainings and staff development as determined appropriate by the principal and EC Director.
• Serve as a monitor for significantly needy students in transition and transport.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• High School diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework is required.
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

Minimum Qualifications or Standards Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Communication skills with professionals
• Organization skills
• Professionalism conducive to the educational environment

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

Contact Information

• David Combs , Principal
• Woodington Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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