Instructional Aide

Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Catholic Schools Office

Instructional Aide

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Instructional Aide

Department: Catholic Schools

Supervisor: Classroom Teacher

Purpose and Scope

Under the general supervision of the teacher, the Instructional Aide will assist the classroom teacher in the supervision and instruction of students. The Instructional Aide is responsible to help provide a well-organized, smoothly functional class environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

Essential Job Functions

Assumes responsibility to assist the classroom teacher

Assists in supervision and care of students

Assists teacher in classroom care-giving routines

Assists the teacher in maintaining a safe physical environment

Assists with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and outdoor play • Assists in classroom set up, clean up, and materials preparation

Assists in arrangement, maintenance, cleanliness and security of the classroom (including toys and equipment)

Assists in food service and supervises children at all meals: ? Receives food and set up snacks/lunch

? Maintains a clean environment for food service area

Establishes good rapport with children

Assists the teacher to work with individuals and groups of students

Utilizes respectful individual and responsive care-giving practices with students

Throughout class time actively engages children in meaningful learning activities and experiences • Appropriately assists children in bathroom procedures: ? Helping children to establish good habits of toileting and personal hygiene

Assists with the implementation of health, emergency procedures and first aid

Immediately reports witnessed accidents to supervisor: ? Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of accident and action taken

Attends meetings and in-services as required by Director

Willing to become more knowledgeable of effective and appropriate care-giving practices utilized in early childhood care

Communicates appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to the teacher

Assists parent volunteers helping in the classroom

Treats confidential information about students, staff, and school affairs in a professional and ethical manner

Establishes and maintains cooperative, supportive and effective relationships with all school and parish personnel

Assumes the duties of the preschool teacher in the absence of the preschool teacher

Must be punctual and on time for work

Performs other related duties as assigned and demonstrates ability to be flexible and carries out duties KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Catholics must be willing to make a public profession of faith. Non-Catholic must be willing to sign the Diocese of Phoenix Division of Education and Evangelization Profession of Faith form • Assists with indoor and outdoor recreational activities

Effectively communicates with students, parents and staff

Communicates in English at a level sufficient for successful job performance

Effectively supervises and cares for students in their play and routines

Meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the assigned duties safely and effectively Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years of age

Must be a high school graduate or GED

Must participate in Safe Environment (Called to Protect) Training and sign the Code of Ethics Policy

Fingerprinting and Tuberculin tests and any other requirements shall be obtained prior to employment according to the Arizona Department of Health Services, Diocese of Phoenix and the Arizona State Dept. of Education

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