What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant for 2nd Grade position at Queen of Peace Catholic School?
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher assistant is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; under the direction of the teacher, assumes responsibility for management of the grades or classes assigned; assists the teacher by keeping detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:
- Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
- Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
- Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
- Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives
Assists with the management of the classes assigned:
- Provides a positive learning environment.
- Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
- Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
- Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
Establishes positive school-community relationships:
- Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
- Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
- Maintains awareness of his/her role in the Catholic school and its impact on the Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the teacher.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
- Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
- Must use verbal and written language correctly.
- Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
- Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
- Practicing Catholic High school graduate.
- Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
- FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.