6 ASA II - Second Secretary 50% & Teacher Assistant 50% Jobs in Salem, NC
Wiley Magnet Middle is Hiring an ASA II - Second Secretary 50% & Teacher Assistant 50% Near Salem, NC
ASA II - Second Secretary
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to provide administrative, clerical, and patron support to school building administrative offices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Answer and initiate phone calls to respond to parent questions regarding their children, school events, closings, and other matters related to the operations of the school building as well as transfer phone calls to appropriate staff members.
•Perform general clerical duties including assisting with maintaining functionality of office equipment, distribution of Interoffice and USPS mail, typing correspondences, editing documents, making copies, send and receive fax transmissions, laminating, and conducting inquiries into student matters as directed.
•Assist with planning and coordinating activities for special events.
•Coordinate or relay information regarding changes to student transportation to drop off location.
•Dispense and provides controls or safeguards to student medication as directed by district policy, building administrator, and/or physician guidelines.
•Assist with student attendance matters such as tardy students, students who are going home sick, or those who need to be checked out early due to appointments or personal matters.
•Prepare students for enrollment or withdrawal by collecting necessary documents and contacting assigned teachers and staff members.
•Assist guests, volunteers, and substitute teachers by providing information about the school building and operations and giving school tours or assisting in other areas to provide excellent service to building guests.
•Utilize student information system software to enter information regarding student discipline or changes in student information.
•Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
•Ability to communicate clearly orally and in written and electronic formats.
•Ability to problem-solve and think analytically while managing multiple tasks.
•Ability to prioritize work activities and meet predetermined deadlines.
•Ability to use basic math skills to add, subtract, divide and multiply.
•Ability to demonstrate patience and compassion when dealing with students and/or parents and their personal and education needs.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
•Ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with staff members and patrons.
•Skill in organizing materials and information, electronically or physically, to allow for efficient retrieval.
•Knowledge of Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations and how they may apply to sharing student information with various stakeholders who may be requesting information.
When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.
Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.
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Teacher Assistant
The purpose of this position is to work cooperatively with the principal and teacher to provide a classroom environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional programs and available curriculum and technology materials.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
• Supervises students in classroom, hall, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
• Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Participates in professional learning and PLT meetings, as appropriate, to understand grade level standards, standards-aligned curriculum, and instructional strategies to support student learning.
• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using agreed upon methods of delivery (whole groups, small groups, and/or individual support).
• Assists with student attendance procedures, record keeping, collecting money, organizing classroom learning spaces, and ordering materials.
• Assists the teacher in creating a positive, nurturing, and supportive class environment conducive to learning and developing social emotional skills.
• Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations for their assigned classroom(s).
• Participates in the daily bus, car and van transportation duties involving children’s arrival and departure to and from school.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work independently, under general supervision.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff, volunteers, parents, and students.
• Ability to operate and maneuver standard office equipment and specialized classroom equipment.
• Ability to work with student data and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to provide a broad range of instructional assistance to teachers and others.
• Knowledge of grade appropriate competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of this position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum: Either of the following:
- Completion of an Associate’s Degree or 48 college credit hours with a grade of “C” or better with a desired concentration in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Development.
- High School Diploma/GED AND successful completion of the NC DOL Apprenticeship Program OR Completion of the NC ATA Professional Development Plan.
- If you do not meet the above requirements at this time, you may be eligible for an alternative pathway to becoming a Teacher Assistant in which you have one year to complete both the following requirements:
- Pass the Work Keys-three assessments needed: Reading (4), Mathematics (4), Writing (3)
- Complete 96 hours of in-service training/professional development with WS/FCS
- Desirable: Associates Degree with a concentration in Education PLUS two years working with elementary age children.
PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | FREQUENCY C - Constant F - Frequent O - Occasional I - Infrequent NR - Not Required | PHYSICAL ACTIVITY | FREQUENCY C - Constant F - Frequent O - Occasional I - Infrequent NR - Not Required |
Climbing/Balancing | I | Lifting/Carrying | O up to 30 lbs. |
Crawling/Kneeling | I | Grasping/Twisting | O |
Walking | F | Reaching | F |
Running | I | Pushing/Pulling | O |
Standing | F | Fingering/Typing | F |
Sitting | F | Driving | F requires driving car between sites |
Bending/Stooping | O | Others: |
In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.
Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.
Job Summary
Full Time
$25k-34k (estimate)
06/27/2024
01/01/2050
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