Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Iredell-Statesville School District; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Statesville, North Carolina seeks an integral team member to assist certified professional staff in meeting instructional goals. The role involves guiding students individually and in groups, managing classroom behavior, and supporting students with special needs. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience in educational settings, particularly with special needs children. Applications are received until filled, offering a fulfilling position in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
• Ability to establish a supportive relationship with students.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in the classroom to meet instructional goals.
• Guide students individually and in small groups.
• Participate in the IEP process and help manage classroom behavior.

Skills

Ability to carry out instructions

Effective writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Successful completion of college level coursework as required

Tools

Personal computers

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Iredell-Statesville School District, Scotts Elementary School – Statesville, North Carolina.

Job Description

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls so they can contribute to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and implement assigned programs.
• Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavioral management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
• Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas.
• Accompany students on field trips to provide supervision.
• Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials as needed.
• Assist teacher with parent contact as requested to foster effective and participatory parent involvement in student education.
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, achievement of IEP objectives, etc.
• Participate in the IEP process and serve as a resource for the student personnel evaluation team as needed.
• Assist students with physical or mental disabilities with activities of daily living to maximize their ability to participate in school or learning activities.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Additional Duties

• Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Details

Job ID: 5253752

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 24, 2025 7:08 PM (UTC)

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Boen Nutting
• 549 N. Race Street
• Statesville, North Carolina 28677
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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