Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant​/Bus Driver

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (

Start Date:

08/11/2026)

Lenoir County Learning Academy – Kinston, North Carolina

Job : 4526841

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Pay Grade: 56 ($16.46 - $16.71 per hour) (Position #318509)

Must complete a Generic Bus Driver Application.

Driving a school bus is an essential function of this job.

Must be able to provide an Official Seal Transcript showing 48 semester hours from a Community College or a Four Year University.

Teacher Assistant

Exceptional Children Department

General Statement of Job: An Instructional Teacher Assistant in the Exceptional Children’s Department must be committed to serving our neediest students with a wide range of disabilities and special needs including all aspects of student access to their educational environment.

• Assist in the educational development of pupils under the direction of the EC teacher.
• Assist in the monitoring of Individual Education Programs for student progress.
• Provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities.
• Work with other professionals, such as speech therapists, regular education and special education teachers.
• Assist classroom teachers with maintaining student data records.
• Present subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of the EC teacher.
• Tutor and assist children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning.
• Observe students' performance, and record relevant data to assess progress.
• Assist the EC teacher to ensure that all instructional materials and equipment are available.
• Coordinate with other professionals to utilize instructional aids and equipment.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to provide student support through personal care needs in order for them to fully access the educational environment.
• Utilize Behavior Intervention and Crisis Prevention training to de-escalate and intervene for students with behavioral difficulties.
• Other duties deemed appropriate by the Director of Exceptional Children in the provision of student service provision.

• Obtain and maintain a bus license.
• Supervise EC students in all settings of the school environment.
• Attend trainings and staff development as determined appropriate by the principal and EC Director.
• Serve as a monitor for significantly needy students in transition and transport.

• High School diploma and a minimum of 48 hours of college level coursework is required.
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required.

• Communication skills with professionals.
• Organization skills.
• Professionalism conducive to the educational environment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Individual Aide

• Stephanie Smith, Principal
• Lenoir County Learning Academy
• Phone:
• Email: stsmith.nc.us