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Teacher Assistant, Academy at Elkin (Elkin, NC)

Posting Details

Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.

Position Summary Information

Classification Title

Administrative Support Associate-OSP

Working Title

Teacher Assistant, Academy at Elkin (Elkin, NC)

Working Location (City, State)

Elkin, NC

Job Category

Position Number

095741

Department

Elkin Lab School - 260855

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Note: This is a generalized representation of positions in this class and is not intended to reflect essential functions per ADA. Examples of competencies are typical of the majority of positions, but may not be applicable to all positions.

Diplomas or degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

License/Certification Required

N/A

Essential Job Functions

The Academy at Elkin is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Teacher Assistant to play an integral role in assisting with the implementation and facilitation of a robust academic program for students. The teacher assistant provides a broad range of services that assist students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed as a foundation for future learning. The teacher 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, inclusive, and equitable classroom communities.
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 facilitating special programming for students.
Assist with the assessment of the progress of students on a regular basis using a variety of assessment methods.
Fully understand and follow expectations set forth by the staff handbook.
Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular, punctual attendance and appropriate use of time.
Attend and be fully engaged in staff meetings and other committee meetings.
Follow a plan for professional development and demonstrate evidence of growth.
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.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Ability to constantly monitor the safety and well-being of students
Ability to motivate students
Strong time management skills
Strong command of behavior management skills
Ability to maintain a clean and orderly learning environment
Effective interpersonal skills that would promote meaningful communication with students, families, and the community
Commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse student population
Commitment to being a team player
Commitment to professional learning and development

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree OR minimum of 48 hours of post-secondary education.
Four-year degree.
Previous experience working in a school setting.

Type of Position

Time-Limited-Full Time

Staff/Non-Faculty

Staff/Non-Faculty

Appointment Type

1.0

Work Schedule/Hours

Monday – Friday, 7:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.; occasionally evenings and weekend.

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year

Mandatory Staff

Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of a professional position within a school environment.

Overall Competency Level

Contributing

Salary Grade Equivalency

GN03

Salary Range

Anticipated Hiring Range

$26,000 (10-Month Annual Salary) - $15/hour

Required Functional Competencies to Successfully Perform Job Duties.

Communication: Communicates routine and general information to staff, clients, and/or public about standard services, processes, and procedures using prescribed or established guidelines. Screens and directs clients /visitors to the appropriate sources. Gathers readily available information from office records to draft e-mails, memos, and other documents. Proofreads documents for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic formatting. Provides answers to requests for general information in written format.
Problem Solving: Identifies and recognizes problems that have established precedents and limited impact. Refers non-standard questions and problems to higher levels.
Knowledge-Program: Understands general operation of functional unit, to include knowledge of staff and program responsibilities. Applies knowledge necessary to provide answers to frequently asked questions. Uses general knowledge of program procedures, methods, and practices to refer clients to resources.

Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.

Posting Details Information

Posting Date

07/17/2023

Closing Date

07/25/2023

Competency Level Statement

Special Instructions to Applicants

For a complete application, please apply and submit all below-required documents electronically through Appalachian State University’s Job Board:

Cover Letter
Resume
List of three professional references with contact information

Search Chair Name

Emma Hatfield-Sidden

Search Chair Email

hatfieldsiddenee@appstate.edu

Disability Accommodation Information

Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations in the application process by contacting Maranda Maxey, Director & ADA/504 Coordinator, at 828-262-3056 or maxeymr@appstate.edu.

Applicant Pool Preference

External (Post on the Web)

Departmental Information

AA/EEO Statement

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Important Contacts:

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources
Office of Human Resources
330 University Hall Dr.
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-3187
hr@appstate.edu

Executive Director of Access & Equity (ADA/504 Coordinator, EEO Officer, & Title IX Coordinator)
Office of Access & Equity
123 IG Greer Hall
Boone, NC 28608
(828-262-2144)
equalopportunity@appstate.edu

Clery Act:

Clery Act Compliance
Division of Institutional Integrity
PO Box 32126
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 262-8111
clery@appstate.edu
https://police.appstate.edu/clery

Diversity and Inclusion at Appalachian

We at Appalachian State University are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence both locally and globally.

We understand that the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence is the responsibility of the entire university community, including alumni and official university governing bodies. A diverse campus community supports an influx of broad and distinct ideas that increase learning opportunities and strengthen the impact of our community as we work collectively to achieve a just experience for all.

We actively encourage, support, and promote a global mindset and an equitable environment where all will know that they belong and are safe to express their culture, identity, values, ideas, opinions, and creativity. We are committed to creating a culture of equity opportunity for all, one that has an expectation of fairness, justice, and equity-minded practice at all levels of the university community.

Background Check Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Quick Link

https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/41301

Posting Number

201502317P

By Appalachian State

Appalachian State University, located in the heart of North Carolina's Blue Ridge Mountains, has a student enrollment of about 17,000 graduate and undergraduate students. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Part of the University of No...

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INDUSTRY

Colleges & Universities

TEAM SIZE

1001-5000

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Boone, NC

DATE POSTED

July 25, 2023