Teacher Aide / Paraprofessional

Job Description

Job Description

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary :

The Teacher Aide / Paraprofessional fulfills the mission of the Catholic school by assisting the Instructional / Lay teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school. The Teacher Aide / Paraprofessional assists in providing the appropriate learning atmosphere and activities designed to maximize student competencies and skills for intellectual, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual growth toward a successful future.

Principal Accountabilities :

• 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
• Supports and adheres to the Code of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school and Diocese
• Abides by the Confidentiality Policy set forth in the Diocese Employee Handbook
• Assists Instructional / Lay Teacher in Planning for instruction with logically sequenced objectives, based on adopted curriculum and submitted according to the local school policy
• Assists Instructional / Lay Teacher in Providing appropriate material and resources for students to engage in learning
• Assists Instructional / Lay Teacher in using effective instructional methods / models according to professional standard practice
• Assists Instructional / Lay Teacher in using varied assessment tools to perform both formative and summative assessments
• Assists Instructional / Lay Teacher in providing instruction and assessment for understanding
• Assists Instructional / Lay Teacher in maintaining current and accurate records according to school policy
• Assists Instructional / Lay Teacher in practicing positive, consistent discipline in the management of the classroom
• Demonstrates professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
• Demonstrates a willingness to respond to individual learning needs.
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, committees, etc., as assigned.

Typical Decisions and / or Recommendations Made in This Position :

Minimal Decisions and / or Recommendations Made in This Position

Supervision Given and / or Received :

Moderate Supervision Given and / or Received

Internal Contacts :

External Contacts :

Working Conditions and / or Physical Requirements :

Travel Requirements :

Education and Experience Preferred :

Knowledge and Skills Preferred :

FLSA Designation : Nonexempt, (Occ / PT / FT = # of hours) Hours align with school operating hours and may include additional responsibilities.