Teacher Assistant​/Bus Driver at St Stephens Elementary

Teacher Assistant / Bus Driver at St Stephens Elementary

Catawba County Schools – Saint Stephens Elementary School, Conover, North Carolina.

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• Position Type:
  Full-Time, 8 hours/day
• Salary: $15.60 – $18.39 per hour (based on experience)
• Starting Date:
  Aug 10, 2026

Job Title: Teacher Assistant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits Status: Full-Time, 8 hours/day

Salary Range (Hourly): $15.60 – $18.39 (based on experience)

General Statement of Job: Exceptional Children’s Teacher Assistant. Under limited supervision of the EC teacher and/or principal, provides support to the teacher in the instruction of eligible students with disabilities. Performs tasks to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for students with disabilities. Reports to the EC teacher and/or principal.

Gives group instruction as prescribed by the EC teacher.

• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Monitors work assigned by the EC.
• Checks and corrects students' work while in progress.
• Keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to the EC.
• Implement & collect data of IEP/BIP services under the direction of EC teacher.

• Arranges classroom furnishings and equipment.
• Prepares visual aids.
• Duplicates materials.
• Reorganizes materials at the end of day.
• Serves as proctor during testing.
• Attends workshops.
• Scores students' papers as instructed by EC teacher.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.

• Assists students with toileting & handwashing (including diaper/pull-up & clothing changes).
• Assists students with eating, while promoting independence and maintaining safety.
• Assists students with maintaining appropriate hygiene.

• Records student behavior.
• Files data according to regulatory requirements.
• Assists teacher in filling out required paperwork.

Supervises students in the classroom and other locations.

• 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 policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to EC teacher or principal.
• Reports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior.

• High School diploma.
• Minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required or Work Keys Certification including Business Writing.
• Two years of experience working with children preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, schools, community and district office personnel.
• Must obtain a DHHS qualification letter.
• Willingness to undergo further training as required.
• Experience using the computer.

Participates in staff development workshops.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the DL/I teacher and/or principal.

Must be physically able to lift and move objects related to the job functions. Physical demand requirements are for light work.

Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable characteristics of data, people or things.

Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes giving instructions, assignments or directions to students.

Requires the ability to read forms and materials associated with the job functions. Proficiency in specific foreign language preferred.

Requires the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and…