General Description This full-time position reports to the assigned teacher. The classroom instructional assistant will meet all qualifications and behavior standards as set by the San Antonio, Archdiocesan Catholic School Office and as stated in the Salesian Teacher Profile. It is primarily the witness and the behavior of instructors that give the distinctive character to Catholic schools. While an instructional assistant is knowledgeable and qualified in subject matter and educational philosophy they must also demonstrate a practical knowledge of these areas in the classroom and consider their lived-faith and their Christian life-style just as important as their professional credentials. All classroom instructional assistants shall meet the following employment criteria:
Educational Requirements
College hours in early childhood development.preferred A degree is not required
Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
Experience working with children ages 3 to 6
Primary Responsibilities
Be diligent in learning the Salesian Educational Philosophy and dedicated in its implementation and application
Maintain a high level of confidentiality
Cultivate attitudes and skills in one's self and students for life-long learning
Follow the directions of the teachers in developing students cognitive capacity and love for learning
Foster students' self-worth, love for God and love for one another, forming good Christians and honest citizens
Summary of Essential Functions
Meets regular and predictable attendance requirements
Assists with classroom instruction by completing assigned tasks as directed by the teacher
Guides students to stay on task and go through the learning process
Guides students in working and playing harmoniously with others
Alerts the teacher to special needs of individual children
Assists with the supervision in the playground and/or cafeteria
Assist teacher in taking children to and from instructional areas, restrooms, and playground
Attend archdiocesan, on-campus, and other in services as required
Promotes student growth, achievement, and feeling of self-worth
Establishes a cooperative relationship with all assigned students
Works collaboratively to achieve the overall purposes of the school program
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Knowledge of instructional methods/strategies
Knowledge of child development, learning and behavior
Able to manage student behavior
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
Able to work well with others in a school community
Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Skill in job appropriate technology
Skill in critical thinking and planning
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Required to work some nights and weekends
Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
Required to work a minimum of a full school day
Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
MENTAL/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Required to lift or carry supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of anger
Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
Required to perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
Required to monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather
EVAULATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Principal.