Description
JOB SUMMARY: The instructional aide respects Catholic values and aids students in Christian formation by exemplifying Catholic living, both in and out of the classroom. The instructional aide is a paraprofessional hired to assist the classroom teacher by providing help 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. Aides 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:
As part of the educational ministry of the Diocese of Sacramento, encourages daily prayer and participate in school liturgies
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 and/or college credits in education preferred but not required.
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
St. Dominic School (Los Angeles)
2005 Merton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90041
tsawyer@stdominicla.us