Instructional Aide - 4th and 5th Grade

Job Description Job Description Description: School Name: Santa Sophia Academy Location: 9806 San Juan St, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Reports to: Principal Employment Type: Part Time FLSA Status: Non - Exempt Salary Range: $18/hr. - $21/hr.

Position Summary : The Catholic Diocese of San Diego seeks qualified, experienced and passionate educators who are deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world.

General Teaching Responsibilities:

Prepare work as directed by the teacher File student papers Escort and supervise students Supervise student's 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 Maintains the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected by classroom teachers Assist with daily classroom routine Other duties as assigned

General Administrative/ Other Responsibilities:

Return voice-mail/e-mail messages in a timely manner Communicate regularly with parents Maintain a neat and orderly classroom Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations Supervise playground and other areas of duty as the role may require Other duties as assigned Requirements: Religious Qualifications:

Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred) Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred) Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy

Professional Qualifications:

The ability to work within the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith Must have an understanding of child development and skills necessary to relate to the students being serviced Must be able to use the classroom management system and techniques that are established for the classroom Must work cooperatively with the assigned teacher and other staff members Must be organized, and have the ability to be attentive to detail Exhibit a professional demeanor Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to work with technology; knowledge of Apple products and other software

Physical Requirements : To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must: Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the aide 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of 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.

Santa Sophia Academy, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.