Most Precious Blood, Fort Wayne-Elementary School Aide

Most Precious Blood School

1529 Barthold St.

Fort Wayne IN. 46808

Elementary School  Aide/Teacher Assistant

Job Description

The teacher’s assistant will work with students in specific academic areas as directed by the classroom teacher and will work with grades as directed by the principal in accordance with the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend handbook and guidelines. The teacher’s assistant is expected to be professional at all times including following school policies, guidelines, and directives and maintaining confidentiality with regards to student and school information. 

Reports to: Position reports directly to the principal

Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Treating all children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect. 

• Assisting in implementing the daily learning program under the direction of the teacher. 

• Assisting in preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies. 

• Assisting with set up and clean-up of classrooms at the beginning and end of the school year as requested. 

• Supervising the classroom for small periods of time when the teacher is out of the room. 

• Supervising the students during non-instructional times, i.e., before/after school, indoor and outdoor recess, and lunchtimes as per supervision schedule. 

• Attending school and diocesan in-services as directed by the Administration. 

• Assisting the class in other appropriate ways. See examples below:

1. Organizing student work centers

2. Reviewing concepts taught to small groups of students

3. Gathering student homework for absent students

4. Reading with small groups

5. Keeping students on-task

6. Rotating bulletin boards and hallway displays

• Referring all parents/questions to the classroom teacher for information regarding any student. 

• Relieving other teacher assistants for their breaks, if necessary. 

• In the event of an absence, arranging for a substitute as per the school’s substitute procedure and notifying the teacher, school office and Principal of their absence. 

• Adhering to the policies and procedures of the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend Employee Handbook and the Most Precious Blood Teacher and Staff Handbook. 

• It is a condition of employment that all employees conduct themselves in a manner that is compatible with and supportive 

• The instructional assistant conducts him/herself in a manner that is befitting of an employee in a faith-based school.   

• The instructional assistant participates in and helps the teacher to create a positive learning environment for all students, supports the behavioral expectations set forth by the teacher, executes any assigned duties that the teacher requests.  

• The instructional assistant supervises students in the classroom, the gym/cafeteria during morning duty, the gym/cafeteria during lunch, on the playground during recess, and assures that students are safe at all times.

• The instructional assistant complies with all workplace policies contained in the Diocese of FWSB Personnel Handbook and Catholic School Educational policies and procedures which includes but is not limited to employee standards of conduct, policy against harassment, electronic communications policy, and social media policy.

 POSITION STATUS

Position is a part-time, 10-month position