St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Fort Wayne -Instructional Assistants PreK-8 Classroom; Fort Wayne

Instructional Assistants Positions  School Year

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School is in need of Instructional Assistants for the  school year. Positions are approximately 29 hours per week M-F based on the teacher’s schedule.

Applicants should be willing to assist students in instruction, faith formation, and help with other roles such as recess and lunch duty. A background or experience in education or childcare is preferred, but not necessary.

Part
- Time Position: pay rate is $14.75 per hour.

Daily hours within the school day are determined between administration, classroom teacher and instructional assistant. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Reports To:

Principal
Assistant Principal
Classroom Teacher

Qualifications:Previous experience as an instructional assistant desirable. The ideal candidate should:

• Have a sincere interest in working with students in the learning process

• Be patient and caring with students of all learning styles and abilities

• Have awareness and respect for student diversity

• View each student as a unique individual created by God and placed in our care to love, nurture, and educate, helping them discover and develop their unique gifts and talents

• Possess the energy and enthusiasm to thrive in the high energy environment of an elementary classroom daily

• Possess strong interpersonal and effective communications skills

• Be able to develop positive working relationships with teachers, students, and administrators

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and dedication to the work of the classroom; flexibility and confidentiality required

• Be able to take direction

• Demonstrate initiative and dependability when carrying out assignments

• Model the Catholic Faith through their example and Christian living

Primary Function/Job Summary:
The Instructional Assistant provides instructional support services under the direct supervision of a highly qualified classroom teacher. Daily duties/responsibilities are assigned by the classroom teacher and/or at times administration. They will include but are not limited to the following:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of all students/staff in the school

• Always maintains positive communications about Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School

• Establishes and maintains a professional, cooperative, supportive, and effective relationship with the classroom teacher and administration in all aspects and decision making

• Monitor students during teacher directed whole class instruction

• Monitor and support students during independent work or cooperative learning activities

• Provide small group instruction

• Provide one-on-one instruction

• Reading tests to students; reading aloud to students

• Proctoring classroom make-up tests

• Support re-teaching and pre-teaching concepts

• Assist students with re-doing work

• In certain situations, collaborates effectively with grade level resource teacher to support individual learning needs of students

• Support students in special area classes as needed and directed by classroom teacher

• Assist teacher in organizing and preparing instructional materials

• Helps with daily routine

• Assists teacher in maintaining a safe physical environment

• Immediately reports witnessed accidents to teacher and/or administration

• Assists teacher with ill and/or injured students, directs to school nurse as needed

• Monitor students on the playground & lunchroom as scheduled

• Monitor students in a variety of settings such as hallways, Mass, assemblies, emergency drills, etc

• Assists in implementing a student plan designed by the teacher (academic or behavioral)

• Attends meetings and in-services as required by Administration

• Substitute teacher (for those with substitute teacher license when last minute help/emergencies occur)

• Performs other related duties as assigned by the classroom teacher or administration

Abilities Required:
The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of assigned duties.

• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct

• Anticipates time…