Holy Trinity Catholic Schools in West Point, Iowa is seeking a Classroom Associate for our Elementary School in West Point, Iowa. We are looking for someone that will proactively contribute to teaching of curriculum and learning experience for the students.
The classroom associate is supervised by a classroom or special education teacher and may do a variety of tasks throughout the school day. The following are some of the tasks that might be assigned to a classroom associate. Additional tasks may be assigned by the teacher or principal from time to time as needed.
Working with students
- Riding in a school vehicle to transport a student to/from school.
- Accompanying individual student(s) to each recess and/or breakfast and lunch.
- Instructing individual or small groups of students under the supervision and planning of a teacher.
- Accompanying students to special classes (art, music, PE) and on field trips.
- Implementing and monitoring student behavior plans under the supervision of a classroom or special education teacher (may include physically removing a student from the classroom and taking for a time out).
- Supervising a classroom for a short period of time under the supervision of another teacher or the building principal.
- Before and after school supervision of students.
- Attending Student Assistance Team meetings or special education staffings.
Other Possible Building Duties/Responsibilities
- Recess duty
- Lunch or breakfast duty
- Hall duty
- Clerical tasks for teachers, including such things as preparing materials for lessons, helping with bulletin boards, checking papers, and laminating.
- Covering the office for the secretary
- Serving on building-wide committees
- Must complete blood-borne pathogens and child abuse training yearly and file certificate with central office.
- Associates are encouraged to take non-violence intervention training and be informed of the district’s regulations regarding restraint and confinement.
Associate tasks may change from day to day or throughout the year, thus it is important for teacher associates to be flexible and have a willingness to perform a variety of tasks as needed. Qualifications
- High School Diploma (Required)
- Associates/Bachelors (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to use computer network systems, technology devices and software applications.
- Ability to organize and coordinate work.
- Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coworkers and the greater community.
- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
Travel Requirements
- Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.