St. Vincent de Paul Instructional Assistant

North Lawrence Community Schools — St. Vincent de Paul School, Bedford, Indiana

Instructional Assistant

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, Bedford, Indiana

St. Vincent Principal, Designated NLCS Staff Member

Immediately

Properly trained paraprofessionals play key roles in improving student achievement by reinforcing and enhancing a teacher’s effort in the classroom. An Instructional Assistant provides individual and small‑group support for tasks assigned by the teacher, and monitors the class while the teacher works with groups or individuals.

• Provide one‑on‑one tutoring when scheduled, under direct supervision of the classroom teacher.
• Assist with classroom management, including organizing and distributing instructional materials for all identified students.
• Offer instructional assistance in the computer lab while under the teacher’s direction.
• Maintain individual records for identified students.
• Provide instructional support services under the supervision of a highly qualified teacher, working with identified students individually or in group instruction, but not delivering planned direct instruction or introducing new skills or concepts.
• Support and implement all policies and regulations as designed by the school and NLCS.
• Maintain high ethical behavior and confidentiality of student information.
• Engage in direct instruction from the classroom teacher as part of planning and professional learning.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude with identified children, build their self‑esteem, guide harmonious play, and use a variety of resources to help them meet goals.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Pass a background check.
• Demonstrated desire to aid all students.
• Completion of New Hire Packet in the Administration Building.
• Two years of passing college credits or pass the Paraprofessional Test.
• Knowledge sufficient to assist participants in meeting content and performance standards.

Part‑Time

• Tricia Hudson, Director of Elementary Curriculum
• Administration
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