Teacher Aide​/Paraprofessional - PK

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The Teacher Aide/ Paraprofessional fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting the Instructional/Lay teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school. The Teacher Aide / Paraprofessional assists in providing the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful future.

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
• Assists Instructional/ Lay Teacher in Planning for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on adopted curriculum and submitted according to the local school policy
• Assists Instructional/ Lay Teacher in Providing appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
• Assists Instructional/ Lay Teacher in using effective instructional methods/models according to professional standard practice
• Assists Instructional/ Lay Teacher in using varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments
• Assists Instructional/ Lay Teacher in providing instruction and assessment for understanding
• Assists Instructional/ Lay Teacher in maintaining current and accurate records according to school policy
• Assists Instructional/ Lay Teacher in practicing positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs.
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc., as assigned.

Minimal Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position

Moderate Supervision Given and/or Received

• Diocese Pastors, Priests, Principals, Business Managers, and employees.

• Parishioners, parents, alumni, diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.

• This position works in a typical school environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads.
• Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
• Able to access and maintain centralized departmental files. Involves extending arms and reaching files stored in multiple levels on shelves, climbing up a stepladder to access files.
• Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
• Required to work some nights and weekends
• Required to manage high to moderate levels of stress
• Required to teach per school schedule
• Required to work in standard classroom and school conditions
• Required to lift or carry classroom supplies, textbooks, furniture, and equipment
• Required to maintain composure and avoid inappropriate…