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POSITION TITLE: Teacher Aide
Department: Catholic Schools
Grade
Supervisor: Principal
Ii. Purpose And Scope
Under the supervision of the principal, the teacher assistant is a person of faith who strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education; under the direction of the teacher, assumes responsibility for management of the grades or classes assigned; assists the teacher by keeping detailed and accurate records as required by the school; establishes positive school-community relationships; performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the principal.
Iii. Essential Job Functions
Strives to achieve the goals of Catholic education:
- Embraces and models the Catholic philosophy of education.
- Promotes and lives gospel values and Catholic moral teaching.
- Upholds the doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Provides opportunities for faith development of students in the classroom to prepare them for life in today’s Church and society.
- Can articulate and give evidence of Catholic living by the example of their lives.
Assists With The Management Of The Classes Assigned
- Provides a positive learning environment.
- Supervises and provides for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are in school.
- Works toward the creation of a Catholic community within the classroom and the entire school community.
- Shows respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with students and parents.
Establishes Positive School-community Relationships
- Maintains cooperative relations with all in the school community.
- Promotes respectful and positive school relationships.
- Maintains awareness of his/her role in the Catholic school and its impact on the Performs any other job-related tasks deemed necessary and/or assigned by the teacher.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required
- Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
- Must use good judgment in daily encounters.
- Must use verbal and written language correctly.
- Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
- Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress at all times as stated in the faculty handbook.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
- Practicing Catholic.
- High school graduate.
- Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct.
- FBI Fingerprint clearance completed.