Instructional Assistant / Bus Driver

Position Type:Classified/Instructional AssistantDate Posted:9/8/2025Location:Surf City Elementary SchoolDate Available:ASAPClosing Date:Until FilledPender County SchoolsOfficial Job DescriptionTITLE:Instructional Assistant/Bus DriverPRIMARY FUNCTION:To provide support to teachers in the instruction of students and ensure the safety and care of students boarding, riding, and departing school busesQUALIFICATIONS:Licensing/Certification:Valid North Carolina Driver's License.Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with passenger school bus endorsement and current Driver's Pocket Card Education: High School Diploma with the ability to pass the WorkKeys Assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics (required)Associate's degree or 48 semester hours of college credit (preferred) Experience: At least five (5) years of successful experience working with children or in a related fieldAny combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Drive a school bus as assigned, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and traffic lawsKeep the bus clean and free of debris to prevent safety hazardsDischarge students at authorized school or bus stop locationsReport all accidents to the Transportation DepartmentAssist the teacher of record by providing individualized and/or group instructionMonitor and keep students on task with assigned workPrepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the teacherSupervise students in various settings, promoting citizenship, social skills, and self-esteemPerform clerical duties, administer routine first aid, and report discipline problems to the teacher and principal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of effective methods of working with children and their developmental stagesWorking knowledge of core subjects at assigned grade levelsFamiliarity with safety regulations, standards for school buses, and traffic lawsSkill in maintaining confidentiality and recording data accuratelyAbility to consistently apply recognition, reward, and consequencesProficiency with technology to support instructionAbility to operate a school bus and communicate effectively with parents, students, and school personnel REPORTS TO: PrincipalPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee must frequently reach with hands and arms and regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting/moving up to 25 poundsAdditional requirements include the ability to climb, stoop, kneel, and operate vehicles of varying capacitiesWORK ENVIRONMENT:The employee regularly works in indoor school environments and on school buses. Noise levels may vary from minimal to moderateSALARY GRADE:Teacher Assistant Salary ScheduleTERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:10 monthsFLSA STATUS:Non-Exempt.OSHA:The employee is not required to handle hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogensADA:The employer will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.Created 12/4/2024Attachment(s):PCS Instructional Assistant / Bus Driver Job Description