OLA Catholic School is looking for a nurturing and qualified instructional assistant to assist our classroom teacher in a Catholic Christian setting. The instructional assistant is on campus during the school day from 7:30 to 3:15 pm.
JOB SUMMARY: The instructional aide respects Catholic values and aids students in Christian formation by exemplifying Catholic living, both in and out of the classroom. The instructional aide is a paraprofessional hired to assist the classroom teacher by providing help in meeting individual student needs and creating the best possible learning environment. Mindful of the importance of student growth and achievement the aide assists the teacher in each student’s special progress or needs. Aides are to implement the school mission and philosophy, to follow the policies of the Diocese of Sacramento and in the staff and parent handbooks of OLA School, and adhere to the directives set by the school administration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The instructional aide assists in establishing a faith-filled environment, and facilitates learning for students with direction from the classroom teacher.
General Responsibilities:
As part of the educational ministry of the Diocese of Sacramento, encourages daily prayer and participate in school liturgies
Promotes student growth, achievement, and feeling of self-worth
Assists with individual and/or small group instruction by completing assigned tasks as directed by the teacher and also teaches individuals and small groups in the Barton method for reading and spelling
Assists in cultivating an atmosphere conducive to learning
Assists in supervising the safety and well-being of each child as assigned
Exhibits flexibility in the day-to-day school environment
Adheres to the Code of Ethical Conduct
Complies with all workplace policies contained in the Diocese of Sacramento Lay Personnel
Handbook, including but not limited to, employee standards of conduct, policy against harassment, electronic communications policy, and social media policy
Completes background checks, Safe Environment training, and provides proof of a negative TB test prior to employment
Works cooperatively with all school personnel
Performs additional duties as requested by the principal
Other Responsibilities as designated by the principal:
Yard duty at lunch and recess
Monitoring pick-up and drop-off
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree and/or college credits in education preferred but not required.
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Experience: Previous instructional experience preferred
Skills / Knowledge:
Practicing Catholic with general knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church preferred
Confirms knowledge of OLA School mission
Displays ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Exhibits knowledge of school operations
Complies with guidelines established for blood borne pathogen, CPR, and first aid training
Displays proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and computerized software
Displays proficiency and ability to integrate software
Establishes rapport, works independently, and maintains strict confidentiality and professional ethics
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $19.66 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Carmichael, CA 95608: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person