What are the responsibilities and job description for the VPK Assistant - Full Time position at Saint Teresa Catholic School?
Description
The VPK Teacher’s Aide performs duties that are instructional in nature or deliver direct services to students or parents. Serves in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities.
- Supervises students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
- Tutors and assists children individually or in small groups to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented by teachers.
- Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
- Discusses assigned duties with classroom teachers to coordinate instructional efforts.
- Instructs and monitors students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
- Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Observes students' performance, and records relevant data to assess progress.
- Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
- Prepares lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
- Organizes and supervises games and other recreational activities to promote physical, mental, and social development.
- Attends staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must have completed required VPK courses, including CLASS observation training, or willing to complete the courses.