Teacher Aide or Instructional Assistant

Good Shepherd Church•Azalea Park, FL

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The teacher aide performs instructional and clerical tasks in a classroom to assist teaching staff with student education. Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, the aide helps provide a positive learning environment and participates with teachers, administrators, and other staff in developing and implementing school programs and goals. Employees are expected to respect the Diocese of Orlando’s core values of authenticity, respect, courage, and commitment, and to support the Catholic Church’s mission and teachings.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings; conduct must be consistent with and supportive of the Church’s mission and purpose and must not violate Church faith, morals, laws, or Diocese policies.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate, listen to, and understand spoken information and ideas.
Ability to read and understand written information and ideas.
Strong command of written and spoken English.
Ability to sit and stand for long periods, reach, grasp, feel, see up close and from afar, use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, and communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, including potentially lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects weighing up to 15 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Related experience in a similar position is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform classroom instructional tasks under the supervision of a certified teacher.
Guide independent study, enrichment work, and corrective or remedial instruction assigned by the teacher.
Assist individual students who need additional attention or support, including students with special needs.
Help prepare instructional materials for classroom and student use.
Perform routine classroom clerical duties in hard copy and electronically.
Assist students and teachers with assistive technology and adaptive devices as needed.
Supervise students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, gymnasiums, and on field trips.
Tutor and assist students individually or in small groups to help them complete assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
Coordinate instructional efforts by discussing assigned duties with classroom teachers.
Present subject matter under teachers’ direction using lectures, discussions, or supervised role-playing methods.
Observe student performance and record relevant data to assess progress.
Assist with bulletin board displays, exhibits, equipment, and demonstrations.
Organize and supervise games and recreational activities to promote students’ physical, mental, and social development.
Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required.
Perform other duties assigned by the principal.