Teacher Assistant K-3/Bus Driver

Cleveland Elementary; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnston County Public Schools Cleveland Elementary in Clayton, North Carolina, seeks a Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver to support classroom activities and transportation duties. The site reports to the Principal and operates on a 9‑month term. Immediate starting date with ongoing posting until filled.

The role involves academic assistance, instructional preparation, and behavior monitoring, with duties including bus-related responsibilities and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to work with children and follow written and oral instructions.
• Wamiliar with classroom routines and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic assistance under teacher guidance.
• Prepare instructional materials and organize learning aids.
• Monitor student progress and report to the teacher.
• Supervise students in class, hallways, and on bus routes.
• Assist with testing, attendance, and record-keeping.

Skills

Child supervision

Instructional support

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bus driving

Job description

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Teacher Assistant K-3/Bus Driver

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5627016

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Johnston County Public Schools

Job Description

Title: Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

Site: Cleveland ES

Reports To: Principal

Term: 9 Months

HR Use Only (Mandatory Dual Employment) DOT

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 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

Contact Information

• Igor Gorbatovski , Principal
• Cleveland Elementary
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]