Elementary Instructional Aide

Description

School Name: St. Gregory the Great Catholic School

Location: 15315 Stonebridge Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92131

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Full Time, 8:00am – 4:30pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Rate: $19 - $22/hr.

The Diocese of San Diego is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate instructional aide who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. This position will be an instructional aide with extended care responsibilities.

Instructional Aide Responsibilities

• Supplement and reinforce the work of the classroom teacher
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, grade student work, enter data into the gradebook, make copies, procure needed supplies and prepare instructional materials
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, lead one-on-one or small group learning activities
• Assist the classroom teacher in monitoring student behavior and helping maintain discipline in the classroom
• Under the direction of the classroom teacher, provide instructional push-in and pull-out intervention support
• Supervise students during recess, lunch, emergency drills, activities, outside recreation, field trips, and pick-up and drop-off
• Substitute for classroom teachers when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Extended Care Responsibilities

• Supervising, observing and interacting with students in accordance with school policies
• Assisting students with homework and other school assignments
• Providing snacks
• Organizing and leading spiritual, social, and age-appropriate indoor and outdoor play activities
• Redirecting student behaviors not consistent with school philosophy and implementing the program discipline system when necessary
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Completing and maintaining accurate and comprehensive student attendance records, payroll time sheets, incident reports and all other compliance paperwork
• Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with other program staff and school faculty and personnel
• Working cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis
• Demonstrating professional, ethical, and responsible behavior at all times
• Enjoy being with students, fostering their spiritual, academic, social, emotional and physical development through the duties outlined above
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Religious Qualifications

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications

• The ability to work within the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith
• Proof of high school diploma or GED
• Submit a cover letter, resume 
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for Community Care Licensing is a condition of employment)
• Must have an understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students being serviced
• Must  be able to use the classroom management system and techniques that are established for the classroom
• Positive professional references and recommendations
• CPR and First Aid Certification (preferred)
• Clear TB test 

Physical Requirements

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the preschool aide must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the aide will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces.
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending.
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class.
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of 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.

St. Gregory the Great, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.