Middle School Instructional Aide

St. Labre Indian School; Ashland (MT); On-site; USD 19,699 - 26,629; Full time

Job summary

St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana, is seeking a Middle School Instructional Aide to assist teaching staff and supervise students. The role involves coordinating instructional efforts, maintaining discipline, and supporting testing and monitoring of students.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree in Education or relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to the values of education within the Native American community. A valid Montana driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist teaching staff with instructional tasks.
• Supervise students on bus routes and activities.
• Maintain classroom discipline in teachers' absence.
• Prepare and submit required reports.

Skills

Teaching moral and spiritual values

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Establishing effective relationships

Problem-solving skills

Ability to respect Christian teachings

Sensitivity to Native American cultures

Role model for students

Education

Associate of Arts in Education

48 credits towards Bachelor of Science in Education

Job description

St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Pretty Eagle Catholic Academy St. Charles Mission School

Job Description

Job Title: Middle School Instructional Aide

Department: St. Labre Indian Catholic School

Reports To: Principal

FLSA Status: Nonexempt – 9 month position

Salary Grade: 5D ($14.30-$16.81-$19.33)/hour

Approved Date: 07/01/2025

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned. *Indicates the non-essential duties and responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts St. Labre’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

1. Discusses assigned teaching area with classroom teacher to coordinate instructional efforts.
2. Takes part in all training set up by teacher, principal, or school system.
3. Learns what materials are on hand and uses them as prescribed—cares for materials and equipment.
4. Maintains classroom supervision and discipline in the absence of the teacher.
5. Complies with regular program in taking part in certain rotating duties.
6. Works with testing and monitoring students when requested.
7. Prepares and submits required reports.
8. Acts as substitute teacher as assigned by principal.
9. Assists students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
10. Maintains supervision on bus routes and disciplines students when applicable. This includes writing bus referrals and delivering referrals to appropriate principal(s).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to teach moral and spiritual values to youth.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Strong organizational skills.
4. Superlative interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to maintain materials of a highly confidential nature.
6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, parents and the general public.
7. Ability to deal effectively with questions or problems, seeking assistance when needed.
8. Ability to work assigned schedule.
9. Respects the teachings of the gospel of Jesus Christ in private, personal, and public life.
10. Commitment to the mission of the Roman Catholic Church in Native American education.
11. Sensitivity to, and appreciation of Native American people and their cultures.
12. 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 minutes 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.