Teacher Assistant Y5

Title: Teacher Assistant

Reports to: Principal

Job Goal: The Teacher Assistant works with the teachers, students, and parents to support the spiritual, educational, physical, and social development of students.

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Performance Responsibilities:

• Supervises small and large groups of students as the teacher directs in writing projects, skill development, testing, and projects.
• Assists individual children, as directed, with make-up work following an absence.
• Assists with sorting mail, distributing materials and work, correcting assignments, and assisting with bulletin boards and hallway displays as requested by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher with audio-visual equipment, computer, and technology
• Notifies the teacher of an unusual situation or potential problem encountered during performing assigned duties.
• Assists the teacher in walking students to the bathroom and specials.
• Assists during dismissal with car/bus duty as designated by Faculty Council.
• Recognizes and offers assistance to children in need of physical, emotional, and social support.
• Maintains confidentiality when dealing with parents of student and then refers all inquiries about student progress, behavior, etc., to the classroom teacher.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the teacher, assistant principal, or principal.
• Supports and enforces all school policies.
• Attends all required school meetings and events.
• Understands and signs the terms and requirements of a formal Archdiocese of Detroit contract
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have strong commitment to Catholic education and model behavior in accordance with Holy Family Regional School mission and philosophy.
• Excellent communications skills including written and verbal.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player
• Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of Microsoft Office and related technology; ability to maintain confidentiality
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a ministerial environment
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance
• Understand and abide by the Archdiocese of Detroit contract for employment and the specifications it contains regarding the expectations of a Catholic school employee.
  
  
  

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If you have questions about the position, please email Human Resources at bruce.danielle@holyfam.org