Daily Substitute Aides, St. Jerome Regional School

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN

St. Jerome Regional School, Tamaqua

Position Description

Job Title: Substitute Aide

Job Status:
Part-Time

Openings:
Multiple

Reporting Functions: Reports to the School Principal

Job Function: A substitute teacher's aide assists classroom teachers in executing their tasks such as evaluating the progress and needs of students. Substitute teachers' aides ensure education's progress by providing assistance to lead classroom teachers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional reinforcement to students under the direction and guidance of the teacher.

• Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials, supplies, copying, and decorating of bulletin boards.

• Perform classroom clerical duties that include, but are not limited to, emptying and filling folders, lunch, and milk counts, and handing out and collecting papers.

• Escort students to and from restrooms, special classes, recess, and lunch.

• Prepare and clean up after snack time.

• Assist in the supervision of students before and after each school day. This includes recess, lunch, and dismissal.

• Communicate all parental concerns and questions about a student's progress to the teacher; respect the confidentiality of all student information and refrain from discussing student information outside of the classroom.

• Attend the August In-Service and other in-service days and meetings as specified by the Principal.

• Interact with administrators, faculty, and staff on a respectful and professional level. Share in the general responsibilities necessary for an effective total education program.

• Follow all policies set forth by The Diocese of Allentown and St. Jerome Regional School.

• Any other duties as assigned by the Principal or Teacher.

Additional Conditions of Employment

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church in regard to matters of faith and morals.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma

• A minimum of 2 years of college or related coursework in child development

Other Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children.

• An understanding of child development and the skills necessary to relate to the students being taught.

• Initiative and the willingness to follow a teacher's direction.

• The ability to handle classroom situations with fairness and patience.

• Good writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and teachers.

Before Interview: Clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (at least 1 year old.) As well as attendance at a Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Physical Demands: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear; frequent use of equipment including repetitive motions and computer eye fatigue; possible biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment;

may occasionally climb stairs or ladders. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word: hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions:
Normal classroom setting with working hours of 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. as needed, Monday through Friday. May be required to work outside normal hours to attend meetings, open houses, and workshops.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume via iSolved Hire or to the following:

Principal:
Principal Amy M. Hannis-Miskar

Email:

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