Instructional Assistant - Holy Spirit School at Holy Spirit Elementary – San Antonio, Texas

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly

Reports to: Principal

*Full-time Benefits include: Paid Holidays, Accrued Vacation & Sick Pay, 403(b) Retirement, 401(a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability.

Summary:

The Instructional Assistant fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting the classroom teacher in planning, guiding, and educating students in a loving, Christ-centered environment. The Instructional Assistant assists the classroom teacher in evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school for whom the teacher is responsible within the framework of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The Instructional Assistant helps the teacher prepare instructional materials, assists with students, and supports learning activities that have been defined by the teacher.

Position Responsibilities:

• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
• Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory.
• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Supports and adheres to the policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese of San Antonio, including the Religious Standards for Catholic School Employees.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters.
• Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis, and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self, others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Getting the classroom ready for lessons.
• Listening to children read, reading to them or telling them stories.
• Helping children who need extra support to complete tasks.
• Helping teachers to plan learning activities and complete records.
• Supporting teachers in managing class behavior.
• Supervising group activities.
• Looking after children who are upset or have had accidents.
• Clearing away materials and equipment after lessons.
• Supervise lunch periods.
• Helping with outings and sports events.
• Taking part in training.
• Use time efficiently.
• Provide student supervision before, during, and after school while they are loading, riding, and unloading buses or cars, on the playground, in the cafeteria, in a learning or practice situation, following appropriate training, as assigned.
• Assist in maintaining the security of records, materials, and equipment.
• Assist the teacher in the enforcement of classroom rules and the maintenance of appropriate records.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment for students.
• Check objective tests and mark errors but not assign a grade.
• Escort or transport students to and from classrooms, clinic, cafeteria as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience is preferable, but not required
• Flexibility and creativity
• Enjoy working with children
• Good literacy and numeracy skills

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of school procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in working with targeted student population.
• Ability to adapt to different situations and schedules.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to implement instructional activities.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate a variety of technology and equipment.
• Ability to perform clerical responsibilities.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.