Instructional Aide

St. Labre Indian School; Lodge Grass (MT); On-site; USD 19,699 - 23,157; Full time

Job summary

St. Labre Indian School is searching for an Instructional Aide to assist teaching staff and supervise students during bus routes and activities.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate of Arts in Education or equivalent credits, with strong communication and organizational skills, and a commitment to the mission of Native American education.

Candidates must also possess a valid Montana driver's license and be able to work on a designated schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Montana driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to work assigned schedule as a bus monitor.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with various instructional tasks.
• Supervise students on bus routes and various activities.

Skills

Teaching moral and spiritual values

Oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Establish working relationships

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work assigned schedule

Respects gospel teachings

Commitment to Native American education

Sensitivity to Native American cultures

Role model ability

Education

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Education

48 credits toward Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.)

Job description

St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy

St. Charles Mission School

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Aide

Department: St. Labre, Pretty Eagle, and St. Charles

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Nonexempt – 9 month position

Salary Grade: 5D ($14.30–$16.81–$19.93)/hour

SUMMARY

Assists teaching staff with various instructional tasks and supervises students on bus routes and various activities by performing the following duties.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION and/ or EXPERIENCE

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Education or 48 credits toward Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.E.).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to teach moral and spiritual values to youth.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Superlative interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain materials of a highly confidential nature.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public.
• Ability to deal effectively with questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed.
• Ability to work assigned schedule.
• Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.
• Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.
• Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures.
• Ability to serve as an appropriate role model for students.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Montana driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is also required to walk and stand for long periods of time (up to 20‑minute intervals) while supervising students. Climbing stairs is also required.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee is required to work an assigned schedule due to the requirement of being a bus monitor and supervising students on the assigned bus route.