Instructional Assistant​/Bus Driver

Davie County Schools Mocksville Elementary School
- Mocksville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Davie County Schools Mocksville Elementary School
- Mocksville, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job : 5868931

Final date to receive applications: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Beginning August
13, 2026

5.75hrs./day (potential for up to 8hrs./day with regular bus route)

10 months

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, performs a variety of instructional tasks, along with some technical and clerical duties. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of teachers, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides assistance with academics and classroom management and will lead small group activities.

Reports to a Principal and/or lead teachers.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists teachers with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.

Promotes a supportive, nurturing, inclusive, flexible learning environment. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Constantly monitoring the safety and social-emotional well-being of students; encouraging resilience and positive self-esteem; assisting students with becoming increasingly independent.
• Monitoring and recording student behavior; helping maintain discipline in the classroom and encouraging positive behavior; assisting with de-escalation and crisis prevention as needed.
• Assisting students with learning; reinforcing and clarifying directions for assignments; providing small group instruction and/or one‑on‑one assistance.
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment by demonstrating professionalism both inside and outside of the classroom.

Maintains documentation concerning student information; adhering to strict guidelines regarding confidentiality.

Helps maintain classroom organization and cleanliness; reports maintenance and safety concerns to supervisor.

Performs various technical and clerical duties, such as preparing and setting up materials/equipment.

Oversees students during non‑classroom time including transitions, during lunch, and other activities.

Aids students with daily living skills, including meals and toileting needs when necessary; and helps with any other tasks, personal or healthcare students are not able to perform for themselves.

Participates in meetings and training aligned with school/district goals in order to meet student needs.

Maintains Commercial Driver’s License and drives a school bus as needed.
* See Bus Driver

Job Description for more details.

Performs other related work as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High School diploma and either an associate’s degree (equivalent hours or higher degree) or demonstration of being highly qualified by completing a local training program and meeting assessment requirements in reading, writing, and math.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements :
Must be able to use a variety of equipment, classroom tools, and technology, including those for children with special needs. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light to Medium Work.

Conceptual Awareness :
Requires the ability to observe, compare, and contrast various people, data, or items.

Interpersonal Communication :
Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments and/or directions from colleagues or supervisors.

Language Ability :
Requires the ability to read and prepare a variety of instructional materials, correspondence, reports, handbooks, forms, lists, etc.

Intelligence :
Requires the ability to rationalize and solve problems with a variety of variables, aligned with policies, procedures, and professional…