Position Title: Instructional Aide                                                 Hours: Full-time

Supervised by: Principal/Teacher                                                 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Position Summary: The instructional aide works with, and under the direction of, a classroom teacher to provide assistance in the implementation of the instructional program. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provides assistance for the instructional program including:

1. Lesson planning and implementation 
2. Classroom preparation 
3. Clerical help 

• Assists in the supervision of students 

Knowledge & Skills: 

• Must have a basic understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students being serviced 
• Must be able to use the control and discipline techniques that are established for the classroom 
• Must work cooperatively with the assigned teacher and other staff 
• Friendly with excellent people skills 
• Professional demeanor 
• Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the organizational structure and practices of the Roman Catholic Church 

Specific Duties: 

• Work with small groups for tutorial, enrichment purposes and explicit instruction and assessments 
• Collect all materials from homework to permission slips 
• Prepare/run copies 
• File papers in student folders 
• Check and grade seatwork and homework 
• Assist with supervision of school play areas at recess and lunch recess 
• Substitute for classroom teacher in an emergency (short term) 
• Write necessary information on standardized test sheets 
• Help gather and organize special materials for new units of instruction 
• Prepare bulletin boards 
• Prepare and copy communications for parents at the direction of the teacher 
• Keep records and charts 
• Attend school functions and activities as requested by principal 

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

• Engage with students while sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, or stooping. 
• Walking and standing for a period of time of twenty minutes at recess and lunch recess. 
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremities 
• Assist in the moving of student desks and chairs. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes up to twenty-five pounds. 

Education & Experience: 

• Associate degree or higher 
• One year of experience working with children 
• Equivalent of 15 credit hours in education or an additional 3 years of experience in working with children