2026-2027 Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant​/Bus Driver

Job Title

Qualifications:

Graduation from high school

Qualifications required under the provisions of "No Child Left Behind"

Associate's Degree, or

Completion of 48 semester hours of college credits, or

Successful completion of a series of Work Keys assessments plus earn 96 contact hours of appropriate staff development

Must be at least eighteen (18) years old with six (6) months 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:

Classroom Assistance:

Performs, under general supervision, a wide range of tasks to support and assist the teacher in meeting the needs of all students.

Provides one-on-one assistance with academics and behavioral problems and may lead small group activities

Obtains and maintains basic first aid and CPR certification

Stays abreast of the following: methods of adapting instruction, equipment and tools for children with special needs; confidentiality regulations; principles of organization and administration of the school district; curriculum for the grade/age of the children with which assistant is assigned to work; child development disabilities

Assists teacher with executing instruction and evaluating its effectiveness

Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent

Monitors student behavior and helps maintain discipline in the classroom; assists with crisis prevention; restrains students as needed

Maintains standardized records and documentation concerning the progress of students

Assists with any daily living skills or tasks students are not able to perform themselves, including but not limited to feeding, toileting, changing diapers, lifting, pushing wheel chairs, etc.

Assists with therapeutic rehabilitation; prepares students for therapy and other special classes; administers the taking of medicine; monitors special diets

Attempts to incorporate fine motor skills, sensory stimulation, self-help skills, social skills and computer skills into classroom activities

Performs general housekeeping duties; sets up various equipment each morning; puts equipment away at the end of the day; washes mats, toys, equipment, etc. with cleaning supplies; performs simple repairs and maintenance related to student and school equipment

Accepts possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other bodily fluids and may be required to wear personal protective equipment such as latex gloves

Participates in staff development as directed

Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

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 Exceptional Children Teacher Assistant/Bus Driver job classification within the Exceptional Children Program of Hoke County Schools. Work in this classification is considered medium physical work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 30 pounds of force frequently and up to 10 pounds of force 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…