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Instructional/Teacher Assistant

Employer
Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools
Location
Winston-Salem, NC, US
Salary
Competitive

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THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN TO CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES ONLY.

Job Title
Instructional/Teacher Assistant

District Name
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Site/Department Name
Griffith Elementary
1385 W Clemmonsville Road, Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27127

Posted on
Jun 17, 2021,12:01 AM EST

Expiration Date
Until Filled

Job Description

Teacher Assistant

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE

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 deliver (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.

When applying, please make sure to include all prior experience in your TeacherMatch Personal Portfolio(Application).

Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.



Job Qualification

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: Either of the following:

o High School Diploma/GED AND ability to pass a formal assessment (Work Keys-three assessments needed: Reading (4), Mathematics (4), Writing (3) and 96 hours of in-service training) OR Completion of the NC DOL apprenticeship Program OR Completion of the NC ATA Professional Development Plan.

o Completion of an Associates Degree or 48 college credit hours with a grade of "C" or better with concentration in Education or Early Childhood Development.

• Desirable: Associates Degree with a concentration in Education PLUS two years working with elementary age children.

Pay Grade - Teacher Pay Schedule Pay Grade 54 $2,007 minimum per month

Bachelor's degree from an Accredited University and must hold or be able to qualify for a valid North Carolina Teaching License.

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