Elementary Classroom Teacher Assistant

Ministerial Character

Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.

Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.

Job Summary

The classroom assistant fulfills the mission of the school by assisting the classroom teacher in planning, guiding, and 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 classroom assistant helps the teacher prepare instructional materials, assists with students, and supports learning activities that have been defined by the teacher. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.

Essential Duties

• Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs
• Supervises students at lunch, recess, and in routine movement
• Possesses proficient technology skills
• Performs clerical tasks, prepares instructional materials and bulletin boards as indicated by the classroom teacher
• Communicates effectively with students, parents, and other professionals
• Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters
• Ability to follow directions and handle multiple tasks
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues in an instructional setting
• Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Monitors and assists individual students in small instructional groups to support learning activities
• Meets staff development guidelines as set forth by the Diocese/local administration
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Maintains a work schedule that maximizes availability to the school, students and staff
• Maintains current and accurate records according to school policy
• Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skill in job appropriate technology
• Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church
• Skill in critical thinking and planning
• Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process
• Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously
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• Able to work well with others in the school community
• Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• None required

Certifications and Training:

• Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
• Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the principal
• Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of the date of hire, completing a minimum of 25 hours each year.