Exceptional Children- Teacher Assistant​/Bus Driver

Position: 2025-2026 Exceptional Children- Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver (6 hour/Day)
Location: Raeford

HOKE COUNTY SCHOOLS

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant (6 hour)

Exceptional Children Team

Title:

Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant (6 Hours/Day)

Reports to:

Principal

Terms of Employment:
Full Time (6 hours)

Salary: $16.07-$17.82/HR

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt

Qualifications:

* Graduation from high school

* Associate's Degree, or

* Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits

* Must be at least twenty-one (21) years old with three (3) years driving experience

* Must possess or be willing to obtain a current North Carolina commercial driver's license

with proper endorsements and a current Bus Drivers Pocket Card

* Must pass a DOT drug and alcohol testing

* Must never have been convicted of a DWI Offense

Supervises:

* None

Essential Job Functions:

* Instructional Assistance

* Cooperates in developing procedures for the classroom

* Assists in the preparation of materials

* Maintains awareness of goals and objectives of supervising teacher

* Assists in implementing the planned program

* Provides information to teacher(s) concerning program evaluation

* Participates in and facilitates activities to improve effectiveness of the total school program

* Carries out student supervisory duties in a prompt and responsible manner to ensure a safe and healthful environment

* Clerical/Technical Assistance

* Collects and records money according to established procedures

* Maintains classroom files and records in accordance with applicable rules, laws, and regulations

* Demonstrates technical skill in operating equipment

* Assembles materials to maximize their use

* General Classroom Assistance

* Exhibits positive behavior toward children, parents, staff and administrators

* Represents the needs of school and children to parents and the community in a positive manner

* Conducts self as a positive role model in the school and community

* Assists students with understanding, interpreting and adhering to laws, rules, and regulations

* Shares the responsibility for school cleanliness and neatness

* Assists in developing good housekeeping skills and regard for the environment both inside and outside the classroom

* Bus Driving

* Maintains proficiency in driving skills

* Is responsible for completing all reports relating to transportation

* Ensures safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school bus

* Maintains a high standard of student conduct at all times

* Discharges students only at the authorized school or bus stop locations

* Transports only authorized students

* Reports infractions of school bus safety rules to the principal or designee

* Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus

* Operates the school bus on the assigned route(s) and schedule as provided by the Transportation Office

* Attends bus safety meetings

* Informs Transportation Specialist or TIMS Manager of any students added or deleted from route which may necessitate a change in route or bus stop

* Accepts responsibility for securing the school bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route

* Accepts responsibility for reporting observable mechanical defects or failures on the school bus

* Maintains acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with school personnel

* Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

The major physical and cognitive requirements listed below are applicable to the Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver job classification within Hoke County Schools. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.

Must be able to:

* Walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, kneel, crouch, key requiring repetitive motions

* Use visual acuity in preparing and analyzing written or computer data

* Visually inspect small defects and/or small parts

* Operate a variety of machines, motor vehicles, hand, and job specific equipment and tools

* Determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work

* Observe general surroundings and activities

* Communicate by spoken word to express or exchange ideas and convey detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly

* Safely work in situations of exposure to blood borne pathogens which may require specialized personal protective equipment

* Communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing

* Establish positive relationships with students

* Deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions

* Perform under stress, deal with persons acting under stress and adapt when confronted with emergency situations

* Work with both children and adults with disabilities

* Talk and hear: (Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words. Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)

DISCLAIMER:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to…