SAIA 1:1 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (HQ) Mirco Elementary

Johnston-County-Public-Schools; Selma (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston County Public Schools Micro Elementary in Selma, NC seeks a 1:1 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver for an open 9-month position. Immediate starting date, reports to the Principal, and requires highly qualified status or equivalent credentials.

The role combines classroom support with bus transportation responsibilities, emphasizing student safety, behavior management, and data entry for attendance and health records. Excellent communication with parents and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent, meeting Highly Qualified Status by one of the listed options.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children and following written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction and provides individualized instruction as prescribed by the teacher.
• Assists with instructional preparation and materials, proctoring, and grading tasks.
• Monitors student behavior, reports progress, and supports classroom discipline and policy.

Skills

Working with children

Ability to follow instructions

Proctoring during testing

Classroom supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2- or 4-year degree

48 semester hours completed

Pathways to TA Class + WorkKeys

Job description

SAIA 1:1 Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (HQ) Mirco Elementary

Johnston County Public Schools Micro Elementary - Selma, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5901563
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Johnston County Public Schools

Title: Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver-Highly Qualified Requirement

Term: 9 months

Site: Micro ES

Reports To: Principal

HR USE ONLY PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL

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.
• Enter 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]

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