Instructional Aide, St. Joseph the Worker School

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide instructional reinforcement to students under the direction and guidance of the teacher.
• Aid in the preparation of instructional materials, supplies, copying, and decorating of bulletin boards.
• Perform classroom clerical duties such as emptying and filling folders, lunch and milk counts, and handing out and collecting papers.
• Escort students to and from restrooms, special classes, recess, and lunch.
• Prepare and clean up after snack time.
• Assist in the supervision of students before and after each school day, including recess, lunch, and dismissal.
• Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a student's progress to the teacher.
• Interact with administrators, faculty, and staff on a respectful and professional level.
• Share in the general responsibilities necessary for an effective total education program.
• Follow all policies set forth by The Diocese of Allentown and St. Joseph the Worker School.
• Attend the August In-Service and other in-service days and meetings as specified by the Principal.

Additional Conditions Of Employment

• Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church regarding matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear;
• Frequent use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue;
• May be required to assist with special duties and work outside the normal school day to attend school-related events.

Working Conditions

• Normal classroom setting;
• Part-time (10-month) position as determined by the needs of the program on a yearly basis.
• School working hours are 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM;
• 25 hours a week.