Instructional Assistant - EC

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy in Wilmington, North Carolina is seeking an Instructional Assistant - EC to support a classroom environment and assist with learning activities.

This is a temporary, full-time role starting immediately, with responsibilities across general instruction, behavior support, and small-group activities. The assistant will help plan learning spaces, provide one-on-one help as needed, and participate in staff development workshops.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher by monitoring and assisting students in the classroom and during other activities to ensure quality instruction in a safe environment
• Assist classroom and/or teachers with academic and student behaviors; may lead small group activities
• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, conducting group exercises, and preparing materials and supplies
• Assist students with learning; reinforce and clarify instructions; conduct short sessions on studying skills; provide one-on-one help as needed
• Monitor safety and well-being of students; encourage self-esteem; help students become more independent
• Support may include face-to-face talks, walks in designated areas, and de-escalation talks
• Stay informed of daily routines, student handbook rules, and procedures for emergencies; implement behavior intervention plans and document effectiveness
• Participate in staff development workshops; perform other duties as assigned by Principal or ECC Coordinator

Job description

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Instructional Assistant - EC

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Job Details

Job ID: 5960450

Application Deadline: Oct 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Instructional Assistant - EC

THIS IS A TEMPORARY 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 environment Assists classroom and/ or teachers with academic and student behaviors and may lead small group activities Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, conducting group exercises, and preparing needed materials and supplies Assists students with learning; reinforces and clarifies instructions; conducts short sessions on improving study skills; provides one-on-one assistance as needed Constantly monitors the safety and well-being of students; monitors student attitudes and encourages self-esteem; assists students with becoming increasingly independent Support may also include, but not limited to, face to face talks, walks in designated school areas and talks in helping to verbally deescalate students Stays 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 emergency Implement behavior intervention plan strategies and document effectiveness of strategies Participates in staff development workshops Any other school duties assigned by the Principal or coordinator of the Exceptional Children's Program.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

• Instructional Support > Individual Aide
• Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA
• Special Education > Autism
• Special Education > Behavior Specialist / EBD
• Substitute > Substitute
• Substitute > Substitute: Teachers

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy
• Phone: [phone]