Instructional Assistant

Blessed Trinity School • Ocala, FL

3d

About The Position

Purpose and Scope:

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

Requirements

• Assumes responsibility and takes initiative to assist the classroom teacher.
• Assists in supervision and care of students.
• 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.
• Establishes a good rapport with children.
• Assist the teacher to work with individuals and groups of students – including working with progress monitoring data and data reports used to drive group instruction.
• Actively engages children in meaningful learning activities and experiences.
• Helping children to establish good habits of personal hygiene.
• Assist with the implementation of health, emergency procedures, and first aid.
• Immediately reports accidents to teacher: Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of accident, and action taken.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required by Principal.
• Communicates appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to the teacher.
• 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 members of the school community.
• Assumes the duties of the teacher in the absence of the teacher.
• Is punctual and on time for work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and demonstrates ability to be flexible.
• All candidates are required to fulfill the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification process and undergo screening with the Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen via the following websites: https://www.orlandodiocese.org/office/safe-environment/ https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Responsibilities

• Promote and live the Gospel message, while inviting teachers, parents, and students to live out their lives embracing their Catholic faith and their relationship with Christ.
• Foster students’ understanding of God’s role in their lives and Christ’s relationship to each student.
• Inculcate the living out of Gospel values and commitment to care for others through charity and justice.
• Assist in providing opportunities for daily prayer, liturgy, frequent prayer services, retreats and other religious education activities throughout the year for students, parents, and staff.
• Assist the classroom teacher.
• Assist in supervision and care of students.
• Assist the teacher in maintaining a safe physical environment.
• Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, and outdoor play.
• Assist in classroom set up, clean up, and materials preparation
• Assist in arrangement, maintenance, cleanliness, and security of the classroom.
• Establish a good rapport with children.
• Assist the teacher to work with individuals and groups of students – including working with progress monitoring data and data reports used to drive group instruction.
• Actively engages children in meaningful learning activities and experiences.
• Helping children to establish good habits of personal hygiene.
• Assist with the implementation of health, emergency procedures, and first aid.
• Immediately reports accidents to teacher: Prepares a written report stating date, time, nature of accident, and action taken.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required by Principal.
• Communicates appropriately with parents and staff and refers all parent questions and concerns pertaining to students to the teacher.
• 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 members of the school community.
• Assumes the duties of the teacher in the absence of the teacher.
• Is punctual and on time for work.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and demonstrates ability to be flexible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed