Teacher Assistant​/Bus Driver; Part-Time

TEACHER ASSISTANT/BUS DRIVER (PART-TIME)

Rowan-Salisbury Schools, North Rowan Elementary School – Spencer, North Carolina

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

TEACHER ASSISTANT

Reports to: Principal

Purpose: To serve primarily as an instructional assistant and work with children; to support the teacher in organizing and preparing instructional materials and to support the daily functions and activities of the classroom and school.

Qualifications:

• 48 semester hours including core courses with an overall 2.5 or higher GPA from an accredited institution, OR
• Associate Degree or higher with an overall 2.5 or higher GPA from an accredited institution, OR
• Work Keys testing in Applied Math (min score
  4), Workplace Documents (min score
  4), and Business Writing (min score
  3).
• Obtain and maintain a bus license.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to physically perform basic operational functions including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve primarily as an instructional assistant and spend the majority of time working with students.
• Assist the teacher in ensuring a safe and healthful environment.
• Enforce school and classroom rules and expectations consistently.
• Interact effectively with students, teachers, administrators, co‑workers, parents, and community.
• Conduct oneself as a role model, exhibiting positive behavior.
• May be assigned to work with a grade, class or department and not a specific teacher, based on the needs of the school.
• Comply with all administrative directives in a timely and professional manner.
• Exhibit punctuality and regular attendance.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or principal in a timely and professional manner.

Term of Employment: 10 months

Reports to: Principal

Purpose: To safely transport children to and from assigned school.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with P&S endorsements.
• Ability to successfully complete a medical examination.
• Ability to complete the physical standards testing set forth by the School Bus and Traffic Safety Section of the NC Division of Motor Vehicles and the school system’s transportation department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Meet and maintain legal and physical requirements for North Carolina School Bus Certification and local rules.
• Operate and maneuver a school bus with proficiency.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations at all levels.
• Exercise good judgment in evaluating situations.
• Earn the respect of students of all ages and act sensitively to their needs.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain current bus licenses through required training.
• Drive a school bus safely and professionally.
• Maintain order and discipline of students in accordance with school board policies.
• Complete daily pre‑trip and post‑trip inspections.
• Clean and maintain the bus.
• Report mechanical problems immediately to the bus garage.
• Accurately complete time sheets and submit to principals on time each month.
• Contact principal if any student remains on the bus longer than an hour and fifteen minutes each way.

Term of Employment: 10 months

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Job : 5793827

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $16.30 to $20.25 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Ashley Lemley, Director of Talent Acquisition
• 500 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144, USA
• Email: lemleyAC.nc.us