Instructional Aide Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

School Name: St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School

Location: 450 S Stage Coach, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full-time (30 hours per week)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $22.00

Instructional Aide Responsibilities

• Supplement and reinforce the work of the classroom teacher
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, grade student work, enter data into the gradebook, make copies, procure needed supplies and prepare instructional materials
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, lead one-on-one or small group learning activities
• Assist the classroom teacher in monitoring student behavior and helping maintain discipline in the classroom
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide instructional push-in and pull-out intervention support
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, emergency drills, activities, outside recreation, field trips, and pick-up and drop-off
• Substitute for classroom teachers when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Administrative/Other Responsibilities

• Return voicemail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Submit assessment data to Department Chairpersons/complete tasks in a timely manner
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
• Experience working with youth
• Positive professional references and recommendations

Physical Requirements

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.