Description
The 7th Grade Teacher respects Catholic values and aids students in Christian formation by exemplifying Catholic living, both in and out of the classroom. The 7th Grade teacher is hired to lead the classroom by providing instruction in meeting individual student needs and creating the best possible learning environment. Mindful of the importance of student growth and achievement the aide assists the teacher in each student’s special progress or needs. Teachers are to implement the school mission and philosophy, to follow the policies of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and in the staff and parent handbooks of St. Dominic School, and adhere to the directives set by school administration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The instructional aide assists in establishing a faith-filled environment, and facilitates learning for students with direction from the classroom teacher.
General Responsibilities:
- Promotes student growth, achievement, and feeling of self-worth
- Assists with individual and/or small group instruction by completing assigned tasks as
directed by the teacher - Assists in cultivating an atmosphere conducive to learning
- Assists in supervising the safety and well-being of each child as assigned
- Exhibits flexibility in the day-to-day school environment
- Adheres to Code of Ethical Conduct
- Complies with all workplace policies
- Handbook, including but not limited to, employee standards of conduct, policy against
harassment, electronic communications policy, and social media policy - Completes background checks, Safe Environment training, and provides proof of a negative
- TB test prior to employment
- Works cooperatively with all school personnel
- Performs additional duties as requested by the principal
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or higher.
- Full Time Position
- Experience: Previous instructional experience preferred
Skills / Knowledge:
- Practicing Catholic with general knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church preferred
- Confirms knowledge of St. Dominic School
- Displays ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Exhibits knowledge of school operations
- Complies with guidelines established for blood borne pathogen, CPR, and first aid training
- Displays proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and computerized software
- Displays proficiency and ability to integrate software
- Establishes rapport, works independently, and maintains strict confidentiality and professional
ethics
Wage Range
Information/Application Contact
St. Dominic School (Los Angeles)
2005 Merton Ave
Los Angeles, California 90004
tsawyer@stdominicla.us