Teacher Assistant, Academy At Middle Fork (Winston-Salem)

Classification Title Administrative Support Associate-OSP Working Title Teacher Assistant, Academy at Middle Fork (Winston-Salem) Working Location (City, State) Winston Salem, NC Job Category 6 Position Number 093151 Department ASU/RCOE Lab School

• 260850 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 Essential Job Functions

The University of North Carolina System Laboratory School initiative was established by the North Carolina General Assembly to provide enhanced educational programming to improve student performance and to plan demonstration sites for the preparation of 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 inclusive practices. The teacher 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 teacher assistant provides a broad range of services that assist students in developing 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 the assessment of the progress of students regularly using a variety of assessment methods.

• Provide coverage for students on Enrichment Fridays.

• 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.

• Attend and be fully engaged in staff meetings and other committee meetings.

• Participate in training and professional development.

• 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 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

• Two or 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 am

• 3:15 pm, occasional evenings and weekends

Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 10 Mandatory Staff No Physical Demands of Position

Typical physical demands of a professional position within a school environment including, basic office skills, basic skills working with the children, some lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation, computer usage.

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 appropriate source.

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 06/13/2024 Closing Date 07/07/2024 Competency Level Statement Special Instructions to Applicants Search Chair Name Dr. Amie Snow Search Chair Email snowab@appstate.edu Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Posting Number 201502649P Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/46601