DCVPA Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Children

DCVPA Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Children

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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.

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University Information	The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research, and service. UNCW is distinguished by its commitment to putting students first, supporting world-class faculty and staff, delivering transformative learning experiences, and leveraging its unique proximity to the ocean. Recognized nationally for scholarly excellence and 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
External Link to Posting	https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40989
Vacancy Number	TSP5733PST
Working Title	DCVPA Instructional Assistant - Exceptional Children
Job Title	Office Support III
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
EEO Statement	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.
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

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