Lower Elementary Assistant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Adhere to class schedule and teacher lesson plans unless other school events prevent it.
• Adhere to all guidelines in the faculty handbook regarding professional dress and personal appearance and carry oneself in a professional manner always.
• Respect our Catholic morals and values in and out of school and participate in all Religious activities (even if you are not Catholic) excepting sacraments while at work.
• Know which students are identified with learning challenges, and carry out accommodations as noted in the plan the teacher will share.
• Assist and work with students on specific strategies to meet plans and goals.
• Help identify students needing extra support in any relevant area, and report this to the teacher.
• Help keep your classroom neat and orderly, store extra supplies when not being used, and leave the classroom clean at the end of the day.
• Assist with lunch, playground, aftercare, arrival and or dismissal duties as scheduled.
• Attend Professional Development organized by the school as requested of assistants
• Fully participate in the reaccreditation process with the entire faculty as needed during the seven-year cycle.
• Participate as required in the school events schedule by working on and attending events.
• Be an advocate for and safeguard all the students in our care. Bring any concerns to the administration or call the emergency DCF hotline if the situation warrants.
• Develop a professional performance goal for the year and work towards achieving that goal with evidence to support those efforts.
• Be kind to students and peers, and expect the same from others.

This is a sampling of duties. Other tasks, responsibilities and duties may be assigned as needed.

Classroom Responsibilities Behaviors:

• When the Lead Teacher is at the front of the room for whole group instruction, the assistant will be circulating the classroom making sure students are on task.
• When redirecting students, during “whole group” or “small group”, assistants need to use quiet and calm voices, using positive praise and redirection.
• If there is a special inside of the classroom (music, art, etc.) during contracted hours, assistants need to be moving around the room helping keep students engaged, quiet and focused.
• If there is a special outside of the classroom (PE, media), assistants will take students to and from the special with a walkie-talkie and cell phone (for emergency) and help keep students engaged, quiet and focused.
• Each Lead Teacher will give clear expectations regarding reading groups and what assistant’s center rotation will look like for each day of the week.
• Take students to the bathroom and to the water fountain, when more than 1 at a time
• Assist substitutes through classroom routines and procedures. (morning meeting, dismissal, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Has completed or will complete the 45 hour requirement through the Department of Children and Families.
• Has completed the Protecting God’s Children course and has been fingerprinted by the necessary agencies.
• Proficiency in Google Email, Google Docs and willingness to learn
• Professional telephone manner, interpersonal skills, confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, department heads, representatives of other agencies and the public.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently and make responsible judgment calls.
• Ability to respect confidentiality and consistently exercise discretion and good business judgment

Physical Requirements:

• Can climb and descend stairs
• Can lift to 25 lbs.
• Can drive to or get transportation to and from work daily and for other required events.

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Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Application Question(s):

• 45 Hours DCF Requirement (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20