Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth•Gainesville, TX

7d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional supports the mission of Catholic education by assisting the Instructional/Lay Teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating student learning. The role helps provide an appropriate learning atmosphere and activities that promote students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth. The position supports Catholic-school values and policies, collaborates with colleagues, responds to individual learning needs, and completes other assigned projects and tasks. Hours align with school operating hours and may include additional responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred.
Passion for working with children and fostering their holistic development.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in targeted language(s).
Ability to manage student behavior in a classroom setting and work well with others in the school community.
Strong organization, prioritization, time-management, and communication skills.
Skill with job-appropriate technology; Microsoft Office 365 experience, with emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including with people from diverse audiences.
Good judgment, adaptability, flexibility, critical thinking, planning, and attention to detail.
Ability to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate.
Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods; access files on shelves, including by climbing a stepladder; and lift up to 35 pounds without assistance or 60 pounds with assistance.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak daily; perform repetitive keyboarding, writing, and reading; manage interruptions and stress; and monitor students amid noise, activity, and inclement weather.
Ability to work some nights and weekends.
Infrequent travel by car may be required to Diocese parishes and/or schools.

Nice To Haves

Some college and/or previous experience preferred.
Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, curriculum, Catholic Church teachings, child development, learning, and behavior.
Willingness to learn differentiation in target languages, instructional pacing and differentiation, and ways to motivate and engage students.

Responsibilities

Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the school’s mission.
Model Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Follow the school and Diocese Code of Conduct, policies, procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
Assist the Instructional/Lay Teacher with planning instruction using logically sequenced objectives based on the adopted curriculum and local school policy.
Help provide appropriate materials and resources for student learning.
Assist with effective instructional methods, varied formative and summative assessments, and instruction and assessment for understanding.
Help maintain current and accurate records according to school policy.
Assist with positive and consistent classroom discipline and management.
Collaborate with peers to support the work environment and instructional planning.
Respond to individual learning needs.
Demonstrate professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
Complete other assigned projects, tasks, committee work, and responsibilities.
Teach according to the school schedule and monitor students in varied settings.