Teacher Assistant (HQ) - SAIA

Virtual Academy; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in the United States is seeking a Teacher Assistant / Bus Driver. The role requires engaging with students, providing academic assistance, and monitoring student behavior. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and must meet the Highly Qualified Status through various educational qualifications. The position involves full-time employment with responsibilities that include giving instructions, driving a bus, and maintaining student records.

Qualifications

• Must meet Highly Qualified Status by having a 2‑ or 4‑year degree.
• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with children.
• Ability to serve as a Bus Driver/Sub Bus Driver.

Responsibilities

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Checks and corrects students’ work while in progress.
• Supervises students in the classroom and in other locations.

Skills

Effective methods of dealing with children

Problem-solving

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of Pathways to TA Class

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job ID: 3848629

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 01, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Title

Teacher Assistant / Bus Driver

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must meet Highly Qualified Status by having one of the following:
  • a 2‑ or 4‑year degree
  • 48 completed semester hours
  • Completion of Pathways to TA Class and 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 duplicate 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 reports 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; demonstrates 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

• Serves as a Bus Driver / Sub Bus Driver / Bus Monitor / Sub Bus Monitor for a school bus or activity bus as required by principal. Must meet all qualifications prescribed by the State Board of Education and 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 basic life operational functions (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.

Contact Information

• Virtual Academy
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]