What are the responsibilities and job description for the 4th Grade Instructional Assistant - St. Mary Catholic School, Walnut Creek CA position at Diocese of Oakland, Department of Catholic Schools - Contra Costa?
The Instructional Assistant's primary responsibility is to the student and to support the classroom teacher. Fulfillment of this duty includes, but is not limited to:
- Assisting and supporting the classroom teacher in reinforcing instruction based on individual students’ needs, interests, and abilities.
- Working with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of materials or skills initially introduced and outlined by certified staff.
- Monitoring work, correcting papers and supervising curriculum-based testing and makeup work as assigned by the classroom teacher.
- Performing clerical tasks, classroom maintenance, and instructional duties as assigned by the classroom teacher.
- Alerting the classroom teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student.
- Supervising students during recess, lunch, and out-of-classroom activities.
- Serving as classroom teacher when necessary.
- Participating in approved professional development programs.
- Maintaining a safe learning environment for all students.