Instructional Assistant-Sacred Heart School - Del Rio

Position 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.

Serves as a substitute teacher when necessary.

Provides instructional assistance as planned or coordinated by the teacher or administrator.

Leads small group activities, following appropriate training, planned by the teacher in an atmosphere where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.

Affords 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.

Maintains a clean and orderly environment for students.

Escorts or transports students to and from classrooms, clinic, cafeteria as required.

Planning/Preparation

Affords 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.

Administrative/Management

Uses time efficiently.

Intervention/Direct Services

Provides instructional assistance as planned or coordinated by the teacher or administrator.

Collaboration

Works closely with teacher(s) or other professionals to create a quality instructional environment.

Professional Responsibilities

Demonstrates initiative in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Education - High school diploma or equivalent; General Education Diploma (GED); Experience - Two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or (b) Associate’s or higher degree; or (c) Knowledge and ability to assist in instruction in core subjects; Experience - Working at day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers, or similar experience with children; License and Credentials - Reliable transportation; Valid driver license; Valid vehicle insurance; Must pass archdiocesan Safe Environment Requirements and background screening; Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening.
• Minimum Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of school procedures and policies; Ability to adapt to different situations and schedules; Knowledge of the techniques and procedures used in working with targeted student population; Ability to relate and communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents; Ability to communicate orally and in writing; Ability to plan and/or implement instructional activities; Ability to operate or learn to operate a variety of technology and equipment; Ability to perform clerical responsibilities; Ability to cooperate and work as a member of a team; Physical ability to lift student if required by job assignment; Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team; Must have good written and verbal skills; Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.