Exceptional Children Instructional Assistant and Bus Driver

Exceptional Children Instructional Assistant and Bus Driver

Chatham County Public Schools ONE Academy - Siler City, North Carolina.

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Job : 5813327

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 02, 2026 2:03 AM (UTC)

To provide support to the teacher in the instruction of scholars. A wide variety of technical and clerical tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching‑learning process for scholars. The second aspect of this job is bus driving in which, under general supervision, it is expected that an employee operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedule to provide safe and efficient transportation to students of the school system.

A High School diploma and one of the following is required: 48 Semester Hours, or an Associate’s Degree, or Work Keys Completed + (2 College Courses, or 96 Contact Hours). Employee should also have some experience in driving large vehicles with some experience transporting humans preferred; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

• Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness.
• Monitors scholar behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom and school environment; assists with crisis prevention; must be CPI trained (can be obtained once hired).
• Monitors the safety and well‑being of scholars; monitors scholars' attitudes and encourages self‑esteem; assists scholars with becoming increasingly independent.
• Assists scholars with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one‑on‑one assistance as needed.
• Operates the assigned school bus on the route(s) and schedule.
• Obeys all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the school bus.
• Performs required post‑trip inspection, to detect scholars who may still be on board the school bus asleep or incapacitated and to detect any other irregularities or vandalism to the bus interior.
• Observes all safety regulations and standards for school buses. This includes cleaning the school bus and evacuating passengers quickly in the event of an emergency.
• Maintains discipline of passengers assigned to ride the school bus. Establishes a discipline plan that is consistent with school disciplinary objectives, as stated by the principal, and which provides a clear, progressive plan of consequences for passengers who cause disciplinary problems and rewards for those who maintain proper school bus safety standards (when applicable).
• Secures the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a run or route. This includes parking the vehicle properly, making a visual inspection of the bus to check for damage and the possibility of remaining passengers, and securing all windows and doors to protect the interior of the vehicle.
• Maintains acceptable relationships with parents/guardians of scholars, scholars, other community members along with school personnel.
• Will facilitate SEL lessons and maintain a PAC Advisory roster.
• Performs other related tasks as required.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work.

Must be physically able to operate a school bus. Must be able to quickly decelerate the bus and firmly apply the brake in an emergency situation. Must be able to turn the steering wheel of the vehicle rapidly in an emergency situation. Must be able to begin in a seated position with seat belt fastened, parking brake released, and engine running, secure the bus (parking brake set, key removed), rise from the…