Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Children (Gr 1 - 2)

Wilmington School of the Arts; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Wilmington School of the Arts in North Carolina is seeking a committed EC Instructional Assistant to support students in grades 1 and 2 on the Floral Campus.

You will collaborate with the EC Director and teachers to differentiate instruction, ensure compliance, and advocate for students within a positive discipline culture. A background check and TB test are required; the role emphasizes teamwork, inclusivity, and dedication to student well-being.

Qualifications

• Background check is required.
• TB test required by local health authority.
• EC compliance knowledge helpful.
• Ability to work with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Administrative Team and EC Teachers to support students.
• Learn grade level content and differentiate delivery.
• Understand EC-related legal compliance.
• Be student-centered and advocate for students in caseload.
• Maintain a positive disciplinary culture and collaborative mindset.
• Collaborate with families and staff to support learner outcomes.

Skills

Team collaboration

Differentiate instruction

Positive discipline

Student advocacy

Job description

TEACHER - EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

About us

Wilmington School of the Arts is a tuition-free, public charter school. We offer a public school education with the opportunity for project based learning and arts integrated curricula and lessons. WSA infuses music, language, dance, and visual arts into our everyday academic curriculum, while also ensuring that students get their academic needs met by following all NC grade level content standards. Multiple Intelligences are recognized and honored, as we believe each child learns differently. It is our goal to provide each student with a holistic educational experience; creating a safe, accepting, nurturing environment for every child.

Wilmington School of the Arts is seeking a committed, team-oriented EC Instructional Assistant to facilitate the delivery of instruction on our Floral Campus (grades 1 and 2). Wilmington school of the Arts is a small tight knit family feel, with very active families and staff members, so collaboration is important to our team.

Our CORE VALUES are:

• Positivity Unity Integrity Vulnerability and Determination Community Creativity

Our GOALS are:

• Student Academic Success Student Well-Being Community Engagement Operational Success External Community Partnerships

We are looking for an EC TA who will:

• Work with the school Administrative Team, which includes our EC Director, and our EC Teachers and other school staff to best serve the individual needs of our student body and EC population.
• Be open to learning grade level content, as well as ways to differentiate and deliver instruction
• Understand matters of legal compliance as it pertains to EC
• Be student-centered and advocate for the best interest of students within their caseload
• Have a thoughtful, and caring demeanor when dealing with students and parents. Our school uses positive discipline as our model for student and family interactions, and we expect all staff to be a part of upholding this culture.
• Work with a diverse group of learners and be willing to problem solve within a team to help those learners be successful

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Salary is determined by the NC Educator's Step Pay Scale

A background check through the New Hanover County Sheriff's Department, as well as the possession of a valid TB test issued by the local county board of health or recognized medical authority is required for employment.