Instructional Aide

School Name: St. Vincent de Paul School

Location: 4061 Ibis Street, San Diego, CA 92103

Reports to: Principal

Employment Type: Either part time or full time is available

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $19 - $22/hour

Since 1948, St. Vincent de Paul School (SVS) has provided Catholic values with high academic standards to educate leaders of integrity, courage and compassion who will both value and improve the world they inherit. The St. Vincent de Paul School mission is to LIVE like Jesus, supported by a strong Catholic community; LOVE as God loves us, serving others like our patron, St.

Vincent de Paul; and LEARN in an academically challenging and enriching program that engages the whole child. Our goal for every student is age-appropriate mastery of the basic content and skills, coupled with a strong and globally minded and morally ethical academic foundation. Recognizing the inherent dignity and uniqueness of each student, and guided by the principles of our Catholic faith, St.

Vincent de Paul School Students aspire to be an empathetic and compassionate community that embraces the challenges of a diverse world.

Subjects include language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, religion, music, art, and physical education; our yearly academic program also includes various enrichment programs and interscholastic team sports. St. Vincent de Paul School is accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

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• Prepare work as directed by the teacher
• File student papers
• Escort and supervise students
• Supervise students' playtime
• Facilitate students in the library checking out books and returning books
• Assist with field trip arrangements
• Work with small groups for tutorial or enrichment purposes
• Substitute for the teacher when needed- short term
• Assist with daily classroom routine
• Other duties as assigned

• Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner
• Communicate regularly with parents
• Maintain a neat and orderly work space
• Verify student absences and assist with maintaining daily attendance and safety logs.
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, and staff information/conversations
• Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy Professional

• Possess general knowledge of needs and behavior of children
• Be able to work cooperatively with the assigned teacher and other staff members
• Must be organized, and have the ability to be attentive to detail
• Must be able to use the classroom management system and techniques that are established for the classroom
• Exhibit a professional demeanor
• Competency and skills involving interpersonal/group dynamics
• Be able to follow and implement rules and regulations per school handbook

• Possess a High School Diploma or GED
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)
• Experience working with children within education, child development or related field (preferred)
• Professional appearance and manner
• Positive professional references and recommendations

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the aide must:

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on both even and uneven surfaces
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable…