DCVPA Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Children

affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and reflects emerging industries and interdisciplinary innovation. A public institution with nearly 20,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's first bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Founded as Wilmington College in 1947, UNCW moved to its present location in the heart of New Hanover County in 1961. The 660-acre campus is only minutes from Wrightsville Beach and historic downtown Wilmington and features Georgian architecture and designated conservation areas. Wilmington International Airport (ILM) provides commercial air service to cities both domestic and abroad and is just six miles from the UNCW campus. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969. Department: DC Virgo Prep Academy Vacancy Number: TSP5733PST Temp Position Type: Job Category: Unspecified FLSA for Position: Nonexempt Brief Summary of Work for this Position: The DCVPA EC Instructional Assistant assists the teacher by monitoring and assisting students in the classroom and during other activities to ensure the provision of quality instruction in a safe environment:To assist the teacher by monitoring and assisting students, in the classroom and/or at lunch and during other activities to ensure the provision of quality instruction in a safe environmentAssists classroom and/ or teachers with academic and student behaviors and may lead small group activitiesAssist in planning and preparing the learning environment, conducting group exercises, and preparing needed materials and suppliesAssists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as neededConstantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independentSupport may also include, but not limited to, face to face talks, walks in designated school areas and talks in helping to verbally deescalate studentsStays abreast of activities performed by the teacher, daily routines of the classroom, student handbook rules, handbook of Parent's Rights and procedures to follow in the event of an emergencyImplement behavior intervention plan strategies and document effectiveness of strategiesParticipates in staff development workshopsAny other school duties assigned by the Principal or coordinator of the Exceptional Children's Program. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalency. Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Strongly prefer an Associates degree or 48 semester hours college level coursework. Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. CPI Training. First Aid and CPR Certification. Required Certifications or Licensure: Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: College/School Information: Work Hours: 7:00 am- 3:30 pm Work Days: Monday - Friday Hours Per Week: 40 hours Type of Position: Anticipated Hiring Range: $15- $20/per hour Special Instructions to Applicants: Please Note: This is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered. Job Posting Date: 10/14/2026 Job Closing Date: 10/28/2026 Eligibility for Employment: Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Number of Openings: Single Incumbent To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/41145 UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-e33818dff38e461f8ad6d19b9ad3ff5f