Teacher Assistant & Bus Driver - School Support

Thanksgiving Elementary; Selma (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Selma, North Carolina, is hiring a Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver to work at Johnston County Public Schools. The ideal candidate will assist in instructing and supervising students, ensuring their safety and educational progress. Responsibilities include driving a bus, monitoring behavior, and preparing classroom materials.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma and the ability to communicate effectively with students and the community. Immediate start is needed.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent. Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Ability to solve minor problems and follow detailed written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction and provides individualized instruction.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while keeping them on task.
• Supervises students in various locations.
• Drives a school bus or activity bus as required by the principal.

Skills

Effective methods of dealing with children

Problem-solving

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GC Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (not HQ) Thanksgiving ES

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

GC Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (not HQ) Thanksgiving ES

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

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

Job Details

Job ID: 4371736
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Johnston County Public Schools

Job Description

Title: Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

HR USE ONLY PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL

Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. 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

Contact Information

• David Bates , Principal
• Thanksgiving Elementary
• Email: [e-mail]

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