Student Life Assistant

St Agnes Academy•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Student Life Assistant will be to provide daily support in the Testing Center and after-school supervision of students in the library to ensure acceptable student behavior and safety. Rooted in the Catholic, Dominican tradition, St. Agnes Academy challenges young women through exceptional academic preparation and transformational experiences to lead with integrity, joy and a commitment to social justice.

Requirements

Commitment to embrace the mission of St. Agnes Academy
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to supervise groups of students effectively.
Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic technology needed for written communication with supervisor and teachers.
Professional attitude, behavior, and appearance.
Completion of Safe Haven training.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adolescents in an educational or supervisory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer assessments and provide supervision of student extended time testing in the Testing Center.
Monitor and supervise students using the library during after-school hours.
Ensure student compliance with school and library expectations.
Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly environment conducive to study and learning.
Address minor behavioral concerns and to refer more significant issues to the dean of students office, as needed.
Ensure that students maintain a clean and safe learning environment in the library.
Follow St. Agnes safety protocols and emergency procedures.
Ensure that the four pillars of a Dominican education (prayer, study, community, preaching) are developed and promoted among the school community.
Develop an active faith community and model Christian values.
Support prayer and spiritual formation within the student, faculty/staff, and parent communities.
Uphold and implement the Dominican charism and the Houston Dominican Sisters’ congregational goals.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion by honoring the dignity of each member of the St. Agnes Academy community.