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

• Job Category School
• Employee Type Part Time

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.

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

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

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

• Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct
• Anticipates time constraints; manages tasks efficiently to meet deadlines
• Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work/learning environment
• Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills
• Exhibits consistency, resourcefulness, and resilience
• Interprets information accurately and initiates effective responses
• Maintains accurate records and submits required paperwork on time
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual
• React productively to interruptions and changing conditions
• Skillfully manages individual, group, and organizational interactions
• Uses diplomacy and exercises self‑control when dealing with other individuals

To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations SEASCS policies/procedures when involved in the following…