Student-Centered School Bus Driver & Instructional Assistant

Pender County Schools; Hampstead (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pender County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver to support teachers in instructional activities and to ensure student safety on buses. The role requires coordinating classroom instruction and supervising students during transportation, with responsibilities extending to clerical tasks and first aid as needed.

The position is governed by the Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule and is a 10-month assignment, requiring a valid NC driver's license, CDL with bus endorsement, and a

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• CDL with passenger school bus endorsement and current Driver's Pocket Card.
• High School Diploma with the ability to pass the WorkKeys Assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics (required).
• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours of college credit (preferred).
• At least five (5) years of successful experience working with children or in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive a school bus as assigned, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws.
• Keep the bus clean and free of debris to prevent safety hazards.
• Discharge students at authorized school or bus stop locations.
• Report all accidents to the Transportation Department.
• Assist the teacher of record by providing individualized and/or group instruction.
• Monitor and keep students on task with assigned work.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students in various settings, promoting citizenship, social skills, and self-esteem.
• Perform clerical duties, administer routine first aid, and report discipline problems to the teacher and principal.

Skills

Communication with parents

Technology in education

Safety and discipline

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma

WorkKeys reading/writing/mathematics

Associate degree or 48 credit hours preferred

Job description

Pender County Schools is seeking an Instructional Assistant/Bus Driver to support teachers in instructional activities and to ensure student safety on buses. The role requires coordinating classroom instruction and supervising students during transportation, with responsibilities extending to clerical tasks and first aid as needed.

The position is governed by the Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule and is a 10-month assignment, requiring a valid NC driver's license, CDL with bus endorsement, and a