NEW POSTING- 09/07/17

Job Location - Downingtown PA (this is not a telecommute position)

The 21st Century Cyber Charter School is the #1 rated public cyber charter school in Pennsylvania. 21CCCS has received Top Workplace Awards for 2016 and 2017. If you would like to join an innovative and supportive organization committed to the success of students in the Commonwealth, apply today!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Teaching Assistant assists educators in the educational process including communicating with students and their families to ensure that students are successful in the online environment. The Teaching Assistant will also support instruction in clerical duties.

The incumbent in this position will work 195 days between July 1 and June 30 each school year.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Student Tracking & Communication
   1. Assists teachers with;
      1. Student and parent communications
      2. Communicating student progress with students and parents
      3. Encouraging student participation and organization
   2. Assist students in finding answers using best available resources.
   3. Assist students and families through the orientation process.
   4. Work within our curriculum delivery system to help identify and track student participation.
   5. Review documents for authenticity and completeness.
   6. Handle telephone calls promptly and with courtesy.
   7. Confer regularly with staff to plan and coordinate activities.
   8. Explain, interpret, and enforce a wide range of academic policies and regulations related to public schools.

 Data Integrity

• Document student/family communications accurately.
• Work with other owners of data to ensure complete records.
• Assist in data collection for the school's data-based decision-making processes.

Administrative Duties

1. Follow up on attendance issues including but not limited to letters, calls, and database tracking.
2. Assist with office duties as needed, this will include but is not limited to mailings, and phone & electronic communication.
3. Screen and prioritize routine correspondence. Take initiative when appropriate.
4. In the absence of the Administrative Assistant and/or Secretary, assume those duties as required
5. Perform other projects as required by Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB SKILLS

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
2. Knowledge of student information system (SIS).
3. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
5. Ability to use independent judgment to manage confidential information.
6. Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and laws regarding student records.
7. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
8. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
9. Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
10. Ability to analyze and solve problems.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required, Associates Degree desirable
• Prior experience in a busy office environment preferred
• Experience using IEP Writer very desirable
• Some experience in a K-12 school desirable
• Prior experience working with office applications and/or technology (eg. to include but not limited to MS Office, Databases, copiers/scanners, etc.)

Professional or Other Required Certifications

• Act 34 and 151 Clearances, FBI Fingerprints clearance and TB test, valid within the year at time of hire. Completion of Act 168 Disclosure form(s) prior to hire.