Description
Purpose and Scope:
Working with the classroom teacher, the instructional assistant will assist the classroom teacher in the supervision and instruction of students. The instructional assistant is responsible to help provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Catholic Identity
Responsible to promote and live the Gospel message, while inviting teachers, parents, and students to live out their lives embracing their Catholic faith and their relationship with Christ. The educational leader is responsible to:
a. Foster students’ understanding of God’s role in their lives and Christ’s relationship to each student.
b. Inculcate the living out of Gospel values and commitment to care for others through charity and justice.
c. Assist in providing opportunities for daily prayer, liturgy, frequent prayer services, retreats and other religious education activities throughout the year for students, parents, and staff.
Requirements
- Assumes responsibility and takes initiative to assist the classroom teacher.
- Assists in supervision and care of students.
- Assists the teacher in maintaining a safe physical environment.
- Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and outdoor play.
- Assists in classroom set up, clean up, and materials preparation
- Assists in arrangement, maintenance, cleanliness, and security of the classroom.
- Establishes a good rapport with children.
- Assist the teacher to work with individuals and groups of students – including working with progress monitoring data and data reports used to drive group instruction.
- Actively engages children in meaningful learning activities and experiences.
- Helping children to establish good habits of personal hygiene.
- Assist with the implementation of health, emergency procedures, and first aid.
- Immediately reports accidents to teacher: Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of accident, and action taken.
- Attends meetings and in-services as required by Principal.
- Communicates appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to the teacher.
- Treats confidential information about students, staff, and school affairs in a professional and ethical manner.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative, supportive, and effective relationships with all members of the school community.
- Assumes the duties of the teacher in the absence of the teacher.
- Is punctual and on time for work.
- Performs other related duties as assigned and demonstrates ability to be flexible.
All candidates are required to fulfill the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification process and undergo screening with the Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen via the following websites:
https://www.orlandodiocese.org/office/safe-environment/
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Skills Required
- Assist the classroom teacher and take initiative
- Supervise and care for students, including during drills, assemblies, and outdoor play
- Maintain a safe physical classroom environment and assist with cleanliness and security
- Assist with classroom set up, clean up, and materials preparation
- Establish a good rapport with children and actively engage them in meaningful learning activities
- Work with individuals and groups of students, using progress monitoring data and reports to drive instruction
- Help children establish good personal hygiene habits
- Assist with implementation of health, emergency procedures, and first aid; report accidents in writing
- Attend meetings and in-services as required by the Principal
- Communicate appropriately with parents and staff; refer student concerns to the teacher
- Treat confidential information professionally and ethically
- Assume teacher duties in the teacher's absence and perform other related duties as assigned
- Promote and live the Catholic faith and participate in religious education activities
- Complete Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification and Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen
- Be punctual and demonstrate flexibility
What We Do
Catholic Schools aim to provide Christ-centered, academically excellent, and welcoming communities that foster lifelong learning and leadership.
