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SalarySt. Austin Catholic School has been a part of the downtown Austin community for more than 100 years! Our new state-of-the-art campus (scheduled to open Fall 2023) is over five stories tall and more than 100,000 sq ft. It rests on the corner of 21st and Guadalupe Streets, adjacent to our historic St. Austin Catholic Church and the University of Texas. St. Austin's academic approach starts with faith as the foundation and driver of our student's spiritual growth through lived gospel values. We seek dedicated teachers to provide a holistic education that is tailored to the individual needs of each student's ability and preferred method of learning in preparing them to become Christ-centered, academically strong, moral community leaders. We invite you to come and join our community and be energized by the dynamic and responsive learning environment we are committed to providing!
Ministerial Character
Catholic schools in the Diocese of Austin are canonically obedient to the Bishop and assist him in fulfilling his ministry and canonical obligations. Pastors, presidents, and principals serve as leaders of the schools to make Christ's mission present and enduring in the schools. In order to fulfill Christ's mission, the school leaders employ suitable, chosen collaborators, sharing with
them Christ's mission and entrusting to them various responsibilities.
Positions employed in this School help extend the ministry of the School leaders in particular ways as outlined in the job description. The employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the School leaders in the performance of their ministry and, therefore, engages in ministry for the Church.
Job Summary
The classroom assistant fulfills the mission of the school by assisting the classroom teacher in planning, guiding, and evaluating the learning process of the students in the Catholic school for whom the teacher is responsible within the framework of the school's philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The classroom assistant helps the teacher prepare instructional materials, assists with students, and supports learning activities that have been defined by the teacher. The position is hired and evaluated by the principal.
Essential Duties
- Support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school.
- Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed.
- Support and adhere to the Standards of Conduct and policies and procedures of the school.
- Monitors and assists individual students in small instructional groups to support learning activities
- Supervises students at lunch, recess, and in routine movement
- Performs clerical tasks, prepares instructional materials and bulletin boards as indicated by the classroom teacher
- Collaborates with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the basic teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Knowledge of subjects taught, instructional methods and strategies, and curriculum differentiation.
- Knowledge of child development, learning, and behavior.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks simultaneously and following directions.
- Skill in pacing and differentiating instruction.
- Skill in motivating and engaging students in the learning process.
- Skill in organizing and relating information in an understandable format.
- Skill in using job-appropriate technology.
- Skill in critical thinking and planning.
- Skill in demonstrating professionalism in conduct, demeanor, and work habits.
- Skill in collaborating with peers to enhance the work environment and support instructional planning.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding school matters.
- Ability to manage student behavior in a classroom setting.
- Ability to maintain current and accurate records according to school policy
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.
- Ability to work well with others in the school community.
- Ability to conference with parents upon request and respond to messages in a timely manner.
- Ability to respond to individual learning needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- None required
Certifications and Training:
- Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the principal
- Must submit an Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) Application for Ministry within the first week of employment, participate in an EIM Basic abuse prevention training workshop within 60 days of submitting a complete Application for Ministry, and maintain EIM compliance during the entire term of employment.
- Must complete Religion Certification Part 1 within two years of the date of hire, completing a minimum of 25 hours each year.
Working Conditions
- All employees of the school are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Principal in the exercise of the Principal's ministry and obligations to the school.
- The school is an at-will employer.
- Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
- Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be required.
- Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech including Christian prayer and Catholic liturgical celebrations. Staff meetings and other functions may open and close with Christian prayer.
- Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
- All buildings and vehicles owned by the school are tobacco-free.
- May be required to use personal or school vehicles to drive to off-site locations.
- Traveling within and outside the school to meetings and other events may be required,
- Must maintain a work schedule that maximizes availability to students, parents, colleagues, and administration.
- Will be required to work in multiple educational settings.
