Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth•Grapevine, TX

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. The Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting the Instructional/Lay teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating students' learning. The Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional assists in providing an appropriate learning environment and activities designed to maximize students' competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful future. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Able to manage student behavior in a classroom setting
Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form in both targeted language(s)
Able to work well with others in the school community
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
Skill in job-appropriate technology
Skill in critical thinking and planning
Detail-oriented and organized
Demonstrated history of good judgment
Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility
Works well in a team setting
Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Skilled in using Microsoft 365 or Google to prepare learning materials, track student data, and create visual aids
Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks
Ability to work independently as well as in teams
Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences
Demonstrated ability to skillset to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate

Nice To Haves

Some college and/or previous experience
A practicing Catholic in good standing
Demonstrates a passion for working with children and fostering their holistic development
Willingness to learn knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods/strategies, and curriculum
Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
Willingness to learn differentiation in target languages
Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior
Willingness to learn skills in pacing and differentiating instruction
Willingness to learn skills in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school
Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
Assists the Instructional/ Lay Teacher in Planning for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on the adopted curriculum, and submitted according to the local school policy
Assists the Instructional/ Lay Teacher in providing appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
Assists the Instructional/ Lay Teacher in using effective instructional methods/models according to professional standard practice
Assists the Instructional/ Lay Teacher in using varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments
Assists the Instructional/ Lay Teacher in providing instruction and assessment for understanding
Assists the Instructional/ Lay Teacher in maintaining current and accurate records according to school policy
Assists the Instructional/ Lay Teacher in practicing positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
Collaborate with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs
Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc., as assigned.