Instructional Assistant/Distance Learning Adviosr

Pender County Schools; Rhyne Crossroad (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an Instructional Assistant/Distance Learning Advisor to provide support to teachers and ensure the safety and care of students. The candidate must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s License and a High School Diploma, with the ability to pass WorkKeys Assessments. Responsibilities include individualized instruction, monitoring student progress, and supervising in various settings. This role is essential in fostering a conducive learning environment for children.

Qualifications

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass the WorkKeys Assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher by providing individualized and/or group instruction.
• Monitor and keep students on task with assigned work.
• Supervise students in various settings.

Skills

Knowledge of effective methods of working with children

Skill in maintaining confidentiality

Proficiency with technology to support instruction

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree or 48 semester hours of college credit

Job description

Title

Instructional Assistant/Distance Learning Advisor

Position Details

Position Type: Classified/ Instructional Assistant

Job ID: 385

Date Posted: 9/19/2025

Location: Pender High School

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: Until Filled

Primary Function

To provide support to teachers in the instruction of students and ensure the safety and care of students.

Qualifications

Licensing/Certification:

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License.

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 field.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Essential Functions

• Assist the teacher of record by providing individualized and/or group instruction.
• Monitor and keep students on task with assigned work.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials as directed by the teacher.
• Supervise students in various settings, promoting citizenship, social skills, and self-esteem.
• Perform 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 stages.
• Working knowledge of core subjects at assigned grade levels.
• Skill in maintaining confidentiality and recording data accurately.
• Ability to consistently apply recognition, reward, and consequences.
• Proficiency with technology to support instruction.

Reports To

Principal

Physical 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 pounds. Additional requirements include the ability to climb, stoop and kneel.

Work Environment

The employee regularly works in indoor school environments. Noise levels may vary from minimal to moderate.

Salary Grade

Teacher Assistant Salary Schedule

Terms of Employment

10 months

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

OSHA

The employee is not required to handle hazardous materials such as noise, asbestos, or carcinogens.

ADA

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 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.