Lincoln County Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of
age, handicap, national origin, race, religion or sex.
Date Posted
February 20, 2025
Position Available
August 5, 2025
Position Details (312.214, 312.602)
- Teacher Assistant (6 hours), Bus Driver (2 hours estimated) - Battleground Elementary School
- Permanent / full-time / 10 months
- Benefit eligible (paid holidays, sick leave, retirement, hospitalization insurance, annual leave)
- Dual employment position - must meet responsibilities for both positions
Reports To
Classroom Teacher / Principal / Assistant Principal
Salary / FLSA / Non-exempt
Teacher Assistant / Grade 59 ($16.48 - $22.23 per hour); plus local supplement, if applicable
Bus Driver / Grade 58 ($16.07 - $21.69 per hour)
The salary for this position is based upon the successful applicant's years of service in the NC State Retirement System in the same or similar position. Experience outside of this system is not recognized for pay purposes. For current Lincoln County School employees, this position will be paid according to the current Lincoln County Schools' pay scale.
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, a teacher assistant will perform a variety of technical and clerical tasks in assisting a teacher. Employee may perform a wide range of tasks in order to support the efforts of the teacher, meet the needs of all students, and ensure the provision of quality instruction for all students. Employee provides one-on-one assistance with academics, behavioral problems, and personal and self-helps skills and may lead small group activities. Employee assists teacher with general housekeeping, clerical duties, and personal care needs of students.
Qualifications & Requirements
High school diploma or GEDMust be able to pass a drug test, background check, and TB test before starting employment.Meet the following requirements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) :hold an Associate's degree or higher (in any area);
or 30 semester hours ; (in any area)or a passing score as noted below on the WorkKeys Test offered at Catawba Valley Community College (CVCC)Workplace Documents - The state requires a passing level of 4 or above
Applied Math - The state requires a passing level of 4 or aboveBusiness Writing - The state requires a passing level of 3 or aboveValid driver's license and driving record that qualifies employee to obtain and maintain a valid NCCDL and drive a bus as directed by supervisor.Must comply with all rules and regulations governing the safe operation of a school busWorking knowledge of effective methods of working with studentsWorking knowledge of the core subjects at the grade level to which employment assignment is madeSome knowledge of the school organization and its communitySome knowledge of expected behavior of students and basic characteristics of ages and stagesSkill necessary to operate audiovisual and technological equipment and common office machinesSkill to make learning aids which will strengthen lesson plansAbility to comprehend the purpose of teacher-designed strategies as a fulfillment of the instructional objectiveAbility to discern significant student behavior and refer this to the supervisorAbility to impart information to the student's level of comprehensionAbility to apply, impartially and consistently, proper methods of recognition, reward and punishmentAbility to solve independently most minor problemsAbility to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervisionAbility to record and store data accuratelyAbility to maintain confidentiality of student informationAbility to establish and maintain working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff, and administratorsThe employee provides support to the teacher in the instruction of studentsResponsibilities : A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for studentsThe work is directed by specific instructions, precedents and established policyProblems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be takenThe work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and / or principalGives group instruction as prescribed by teacherMust be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to lift objectsDuties
Ability to solve independently most minor problemsAbility to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervisionAbility to record and store data accuratelyAbility to maintain confidentiality of student informationAbility to establish and maintain working relationships with parents, students, teachers, staff, and administratorsThe employee provides support to the teacher in the instruction of studentsResponsibilities : A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the teacher in the teaching-learning process for studentsThe work is directed by specific instructions, precedents and established policyProblems are solved through the exercise of judgment in selecting the best course of action to be takenThe work is performed under the limited supervision of the teacher and / or principalGives group instruction as prescribed by teacherProvides individualized instructionDemonstrates various instructional activitiesMonitors work assigned by teacherChecks and corrects students' work while in progressKeeps students on taskPraises and reinforces achievement of studentsReports student progress to teacherInstructional preparation / supportServes as substitute teacherArranges classroom furnishings and equipmentPrepares visual aidsDuplicates materialsReorganizes materials at the end of dayServes as proctor during testingAttends workshopsScores students' papers as instructed by teacherDistributes and collects instructional materialsChecks and reports attendanceEnters data in health recordRecords student behaviorFiles data according to regulatory requirementsMonitors student behaviorSupervises students in the classroom and other locationsCreates and distributes awards for positive behaviorPromotes student self esteemTeaches citizenship, social skills and respect for othersReconciles minor student conflictsParticipates in development of discipline policyDisciplines misbehavior through approved methodsReports discipline problems to teacher or principalReports to supervisor significant change or lack of change in student behaviorSafely transport students to and from school as requiredOther duties as assignedApplication Deadline
Open until filled
Application Process
All candidates are required to complete an on-line application via Applicant Tracking. Please visit the Lincoln County Schools website (www.lincoln.k12.nc.us), select EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES , and APPLICANT TRACKING to begin the process. Questions should be addressed to the contact person below.
Kelly Withrow, Principal
kwithrow@lincoln.k12.nc.us
Battleground Elementary School
301 Jeb Seagle Drive
Lincolnton, NC 28092
Phone : 704-736-1626
Fax : 704-736-1628
Salary : $16 - $22
