Appalachian State University
Instructional Support Assistant, Academy at Middle Fork
🇺🇸 Winston-Salem, NC
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $25 per Hour
💻 Other
🗓️ November 24th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
Appalachian State University is hiring an Instructional Support Assistant for the Academy at Middle Fork. The role involves collaborating with teaching teams to implement co-teaching and small group instructional strategies, fostering student growth academically, socially, and behaviorally, while supporting innovative, inquiry-based lesson plans and maintaining positive communication with students, families, and colleagues.
Highlights
- Assist with co-teaching and supporting classroom communities using restorative practices and growth mindset principles.
- Participate in implementing integrated, student-centered, and inquiry-based lesson plans aligned with evidence-based strategies.
- Provide individual and small group instruction, and assist in assessing student progress through varied methods.
- Communicate respectfully with students, families, staff, and community partners to cultivate collaboration.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with professional ethics and state and federal education laws, including the NC Code of Ethics for Educators.
- Perform supervision duties during the school day and participate in professional development activities.
- Required qualifications include high school graduation and passing state and federal background checks.
- Preferred qualifications are a two- or four-year degree and prior school setting experience.
- Work schedule is Monday through Friday during regular school hours, 30 hours per week for 10 months annually.
- Pay rate starts at $25.00 per hour and is commensurate with experience and competencies.
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For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of three professional references with contact information
Posting Details
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Working Title | Instructional Support Assistant, Academy at Middle Fork
Location | Winston-Salem, NC
Position Number | N12512
Department | ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850
Location | Winston-Salem, NC
Position Number | N12512
Department | ASU/RCOE Lab School - 260850
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications | Graduation from high school
Must pass a federal and state criminal background check
License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions | The North Carolina General Assembly established the University of North Carolina System Laboratory School initiative to provide enhanced educational programming to improve student performance and to plan demonstration sites to prepare future teachers and school administrators. Appalachian State University operates the App State Academy at Middle Fork.
The Academy at Middle Fork uses an innovative, team-based teaching model that promotes co-teaching and comprehensive practices. The instructional support assistant will be a member of a collaborative grade level span and will use co-teaching and small group instructional strategies to meet the needs of students. They will play an integral role in assisting with the implementation and facilitation of a robust academic program for students. The instructiobnal support assistant provides a broad range of services that assist students in developing skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning. The instructional support assistant uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet the academic, social, and behavioral needs of students.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Model and meet the expectations of the Portrait of a Lab School Team Member. Assist in creating fair and supportive classroom communities where students have a sense of belonging. Support the creation of clear expectations and norms for classroom communities. Assist with maintaining and using the expectations established in the classroom. Use restorative practices to address learning and behavior needs. Foster a growth mindset in the classroom. Communicate with students and families through positive and respectful dialogue. Actively engage with colleagues, school administration, the local community, and university partners to cultivate a collaborative school environment. Assist with the implementation of innovative, integrated, and inquiry-based lesson plans that are student-centered and based on constructivist approaches. Assist with utilizing instructional materials to support evidence-based teaching strategies. Work with individual students and/or lead small group instruction. Assist with the assessment of the progress of students regularly using a variety of assessment methods. Assist with facilitating special programming for students. Fully understand and follow expectations set forth by the staff handbook. Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular, punctual attendance and appropriate use of time. Participate in training and professional development. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, families, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws. Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school. Comply with state and federal education statutes, including the NC Code of Ethics for Educators. Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications | Two or four-year degreePrevious experience working in a school setting
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday – Friday during regular school hours
Number of Hours Per Week | 30
Number of Months Per Year | 10
Mandatory Staff | No
Physical Demands of Position | Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. This work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range | $25.00/hr
Must pass a federal and state criminal background check
License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions | The North Carolina General Assembly established the University of North Carolina System Laboratory School initiative to provide enhanced educational programming to improve student performance and to plan demonstration sites to prepare future teachers and school administrators. Appalachian State University operates the App State Academy at Middle Fork.
The Academy at Middle Fork uses an innovative, team-based teaching model that promotes co-teaching and comprehensive practices. The instructional support assistant will be a member of a collaborative grade level span and will use co-teaching and small group instructional strategies to meet the needs of students. They will play an integral role in assisting with the implementation and facilitation of a robust academic program for students. The instructiobnal support assistant provides a broad range of services that assist students in developing skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning. The instructional support assistant uses a variety of instructional strategies to meet the academic, social, and behavioral needs of students.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Model and meet the expectations of the Portrait of a Lab School Team Member. Assist in creating fair and supportive classroom communities where students have a sense of belonging. Support the creation of clear expectations and norms for classroom communities. Assist with maintaining and using the expectations established in the classroom. Use restorative practices to address learning and behavior needs. Foster a growth mindset in the classroom. Communicate with students and families through positive and respectful dialogue. Actively engage with colleagues, school administration, the local community, and university partners to cultivate a collaborative school environment. Assist with the implementation of innovative, integrated, and inquiry-based lesson plans that are student-centered and based on constructivist approaches. Assist with utilizing instructional materials to support evidence-based teaching strategies. Work with individual students and/or lead small group instruction. Assist with the assessment of the progress of students regularly using a variety of assessment methods. Assist with facilitating special programming for students. Fully understand and follow expectations set forth by the staff handbook. Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular, punctual attendance and appropriate use of time. Participate in training and professional development. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, families, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics and state and federal laws. Share responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in areas of the school. Comply with state and federal education statutes, including the NC Code of Ethics for Educators. Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications | Two or four-year degreePrevious experience working in a school setting
Work Schedule/Hours | Monday – Friday during regular school hours
Number of Hours Per Week | 30
Number of Months Per Year | 10
Mandatory Staff | No
Physical Demands of Position | Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments. This work requires frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting a minimum of 50 pounds.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Hiring Range | $25.00/hr
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date | 11/21/2025
Closing Date | 12/01/2025
Open Until Filled | Yes
Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants | For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
Cover Letter Resume List of three professional references with contact information
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52664
Posting Number | 201500979P
Closing Date | 12/01/2025
Open Until Filled | Yes
Applicant Pool Preference | External (Post on the Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants | For a complete application, please apply and submit all required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:
Cover Letter Resume List of three professional references with contact information
Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/52664
Posting Number | 201500979P
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- List of References with Contact Information
Optional Documents
Contact Us:
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
Phone: 828-262-3187
Fax: 828-262-6489
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