Job Description:
Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide
Saint Catherine Academy,
St. Catherine Academy, a private, state-approved special education school of the Diocese of Bridgeport, serves students with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide provides instructional support or other direct services to students under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher. The Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide must support the philosophy, values and activities of Saint Catherine Academy. To achieve this, the Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide is expected to:
- Model appropriate behavior for the students in the classroom and the community.
- Provide individual or group assistance to students under the direction of the special education teacher to address the social, emotional and behavioral needs of students. Serve as a substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent under the direction of the Director of Education. Follow the daily plans provided by the classroom teacher during her absence.
- Be informed regarding the IEPs of the students in the classroom.
- Be knowledgeable of instructional content and methods used by the classroom teacher in the classroom.
- Provide assistance with classroom activities as assigned by the classroom teacher.
- Provide review and reinforcement in all subject areas including activities of daily living and vocational skills.
- Accompany and supervise students at special activities including, but not limited to, PE, Art, and Music.
- Provide supervision and instruction for students participating in job site experiences.
- Assist with toileting and personal care as needed. This may include standing for periods of time, bending and kneeling, and lifting moderate weight.
- Assist with supervision of lunch and recess, as well as any other time assigned by the Director of Education or classroom teacher.
- Teaching Assistants are expected to have or work towards acquiring the Driving Endorsement A.
Interested candidates should send their resume to llanni@stcatherineacademy.org.