Teacher Assistant​/Bus Driver at Tuttle Elementary; SY

Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver at Tuttle Elementary

Location:

Charles H Tuttle Elementary School, Maiden, North Carolina

Hiring Organization:
Catawba County Schools

Job : 5678659

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver

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:

Teacher Assistant:
Under limited supervision of the teacher and/or principal, provides support to the teacher in the instruction of students, performs tasks to support the teaching-learning process, reports to the teacher and/or principal.

Bus Driver:
Under general supervision, includes driving bus safely to destination and return, following school district procedures for assigned bus routes, monitoring students' behavior while riding.

• Gives group instruction as prescribed by teacher.
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Monitors work assigned by teacher.
• Checks and corrects students' work while in progress.
• Keeps students on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievement of students.
• Reports student progress to teacher.

• Serves as substitute 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 teacher.
• Distributes and collects instructional materials.

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

• Supervises students in the classroom and other locations.
• 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 policy.
• Disciplines misbehavior through approved methods.
• Reports discipline problems to teacher or principal.
• Reports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behavior.

• Drives bus safely to destination and return; conforms to traffic rules and regulations; makes vehicle pre-checks and records and reports malfunctions; follows school district regulations for handling vehicle breakdowns and accident incidents; keeps the bus clean.
• Follows school district procedures when driving assigned bus routes; picks up and drops off students at designated times and bus stops; ensures students depart the bus at their usual stops; and determines that all students leave the bus at both ends of the route.
• Monitors students' behavior while they are riding on the bus; takes suitable action to resolve incidents between/among students if such incidents occur and reports inappropriate student behavior to school authorities as soon as possible.
• Considerable responsibility for safe transportation of students.

• High School Diploma with additional requirements below.

• 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.
• 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.

5 years of responsible driving experience. Completion of the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles Bus Driver Training Course. Must be able to pass the required DOT Physical examination and…