Classroom Aide

Part-Time Classroom Aide

Mission:  

James L. Collins Catholic School is a Christ-centered environment that fosters life-long learners dedicated to academic excellence, discipleship, virtuous living, and servant leadership.

James L. Collins Catholic School (JLCCS) serves students beginning at the age of 3 years through 8th grade.  JLCCS is located in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas in Texas.  The school mission daily guides the campus as faculty, staff, students, and families build on a tradition of academic excellence and the formation of Christian disciples.  The focus on academic excellence, spiritual growth, and social-emotional well-being is based on meeting the needs of each individual student. JLCCS has a longstanding commitment to the Corsicana community, which is evident by its longevity. JLCCS was founded in 1955 and continues to promote community service, stewardship, and kinship within Corsicana as well as Navarro County.

Position Summary:

The Catholic school Aide fulfills the mission of James L. Collins Catholic School by assisting the classroom teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students for whom the teacher is responsible within the framework of the school’s philosophy and utilizing the approved curriculum.  The Aide facilitates a Catholic learning environment as led by the Teacher to meet the needs of all students with appropriate learning activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, social-emotional, physical and spiritual development toward a successful future.

Essential Duties of the Position:

• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with with all faculty and staff members as well as school and diocesan administration to promote positive relationships with students and parents
• Participate in required training, faculty meetings, and professional development; and seek continual professional development opportunities in order to maintain best practices
• Support and Abide by the Code of Conduct and all policies and procedures of the school and diocese as outlined in the Catholic Schools Office Handbook of Policies and Procedures for Elementary and Secondary Schools; Texas College of Catholic Bishops - Education Department (TCCB ED) Guide to Quality and Effectiveness, JLCCS Faculty & Staff Handbook, and Family Handbook, as applicable
• Cultivate a spirit of consideration, courtesy, and gratitude
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form within the school community between school administrators, faculty, staff, parents, students, and community members
• Be punctual, present and attentive at all duties, and demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations at all times 
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned by the school administration with a positive Christian spirit

Essential Responsibilities of the Position:

• Help to support classroom instruction in the preschool classroom under the direction of the Teacher
• Prepare instructional materials,
• Assist with students, and 
• Support learning activities that have been defined by the teacher
• Collaborate with Teacher to enhance the work environment and support lesson planning that demonstrates innovation with curriculum, actively engages students, and includes differentiated academic instruction
• Follow the consistent disciplinary approach determined by the Teacher which promotes self-direction and positive self-image; set high standards for student behavior and manage inappropriate behavior effectively

 Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates degree, preferred
• Prior experience working with youth
• Knowledge of early childhood development, learning, and behavior, preferred
• Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned

We are open to learning more about your unique background that may contribute to meaningful alternatives to the above qualifications.

Special Requirements:

• Must meet the minimum requirements for teaching as set forth by the Diocese of Dallas and TCCB ED
• In a self-contained classroom, have math knowledge appropriate to the grade level of students
• Able to assist students with toilet-training accidents
• Full time homeroom teachers will sponsor/coach a student club or academic competition
• Initiate or develop other programs relative to the job description, including providing additional learning support to students as needed such as before/after school tutoring
• Must meet annual faculty/staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese and school administration
• Practicing Catholic in good standing, preferred

Physical Requirements Specific to the Job:

• lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment to a minimum of 35 pounds
• maintain composure and avoid inappropriate displays of emotion
• sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis
• perform repetitive physical tasks such as computer keyboarding, writing, and reading
• Monitor students in a variety of locations including those with noise, activity, and inclement weather

Employee Certification:

All employees must adhere to the diocesan code of conduct and agree to represent the teachings of the Catholic Church when instructing or advising students, families, or other employees. 

According to the Department of Labor, Texas is a “work at will” state. Letters of acknowledgement are not contracts, nor do they bind the employer or the employee to a predetermined time or guarantee of employment. I understand this document does not create or imply any employment contract or agreement, and is meant only to be a guide to me in my regular duties. I understand that tasks or assignments may be added or removed from the job description by my supervisor at any time, without prior notice. 

 Interested and qualified applicants should send their letter of interest and resume including significant accomplishments to principal@collinscatholicschool.org.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the policies of the Diocese of Dallas and James L. Collins Catholic School.