Junior High Instructional Aide — Student Support

Archchicago; Orland Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago seeks a dedicated teacher's aide to support day-to-day classroom operations in its Catholic schools.

You will collaborate with the classroom teacher, supervise students, handle clerical tasks, maintain confidentiality, and help prepare displays and learning materials. Working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on scheduled school days; compensation ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, depending on education, experience and location.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties as assigned by the principal, which help facilitate the overall operation of the school.
• Works for and in cooperation with the assigned classroom teacher
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school and classroom matters.
• Supports the professional staff with the non-teaching duties.
• Assumes position assigned by the principal.
• Follows directions of the classroom teacher to which the aide is assigned.
• Supervises and/or assists students throughout the day.
• Performs clerical duties as needed and directed by the classroom teacher.
• Circulates and offers assistance to students who are struggling with the material.
• Monitors students during whole group activity, making sure that students are on task.
• Helps keep the classroom neat, clean, and orderly. Follows basic sanitation procedures.
• Interacts with students by engaging them in conversation throughout the day.
• Helps to arrange and display student work.
• Helps to arrange displays of learning materials.
• Follows procedures to ensure the safety and health of the students.
• Follows the dress code for professional staff.
• Attends meetings/staff development as requested by principal.
• Works on scheduled school days from 8:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago seeks a dedicated teacher's aide to support day-to-day classroom operations in its Catholic schools.

You will collaborate with the classroom teacher, supervise students, handle clerical tasks, maintain confidentiality, and help prepare displays and learning materials. Working hours are 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on scheduled school days; compensation ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, depending on education, experience and location.