Congratulations on your new job and new membership in ASTA!  Navigating your benefits from both the district and ASTA/CTA/NEA can be overwhelming, and we are here to help!  Your Site Reps are a great resource on your school site.  The Executive Board is also ready and willing to answer questions and help in any way we can.

Below are the top things every new member needs to know:
Paychecks
Review your first paycheck!  Sign into the OCDE Employee Information System to see your paystub.

Make sure you are on the right place in the Salary Schedule. You can view the Salary Schedules here.

Familiarize yourself with your Employer Paid Benefits (Health Benefits) and Voluntary Employee Deductions (403b Plan) 

​If you have any questions regarding your paycheck, you can contact your payroll specialist: 
Erin Baker
Payroll Supervisor
(714) 999-5693
Send an email: baker_e@auhsd.us
Absences
  • If you are planning a Leave of Absence, make sure you understand what your rights are, according to the contract, for taking leave. You can review the article in the contract here. 
  • Familiarize yourself with the WebCenter System and know how to code your absence.  Remember you can only take 10 Personal Necessity days a year. 
  • When you take a leave, you want to make sure you don't lose any of your membership benefits. Make sure you follow the steps to keep your benefits active. Read about the importance of keeping your membership benefits here. 
Retirement
As a California educator, you are a member of the largest U.S. teachers' retirement fund and one of the largest pension systems in the country. From day one you want to make sure you are building for retirement. Your STRS Contributions will be reflected on your paystubs.  
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ASTA recommends you set up a 403(b)/457 plan!
Do some research on the differences between the plans utilizing CTAInvest.org 
  • We also suggest you request a copy of our district's 403(b) plan document and/or 457 plan information, including a summary of the plan provisions such as loans, transfers, exchanges and any fees.
  • Be sure to get the list of approved vendors for both ongoing contributions and exchanges.
  • Ask for enrollment forms and any associated paperwork
Member Benefits and Privileges

When you join ASTA, you are also joining CTA and NEA! Upon enrollment you will get a CTA card in your mailbox. You can contact the ASTA office to find out what your CTA# is, if you haven't received your CTA card.
You will immediately want to register with CTA and NEA! 
Make Your Voice Heard

Our priority is to communicate important events, information, and issues with you! ASTA communicates with our members in many ways:
  • Open emails whenever the subject has ASTA Weekly Update in it! It's always an email from the ASTA President.
  • Read the ASTA Action!  You'll find it in your mailbox once a quarter.
  • Like our Anaheim Secondary Teachers Association Facebook page and join the ASTA Anaheim Teacher Group, which is a private group just for us! 
  • Follow us on Twitter!
  • Follow us on Instagram!​

We also want to hear from you! 
  • Complete the Bargaining Survey you receive from us. We use the results to prioritize our negotiations strategy.
  • You have a voice when it comes to voting in officers and site representatives. Make sure you take your time to vote!
  • Email us! We love to hear from you. 
Know Your Contract

Read your contract so you know your contractual rights. You can find the latest contract here.  You can also email the Bargaining Chair with questions and concerns.
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If you believe your administrator is not following the contract, reach out to your site representative - they are here to help you with concerns or issues you are having at your site.  Find out who your site representatives are here.