Educational Assistant -Catholic East Elementary

Position Title: Educational Assistant

Location: Catholic East Elementary 

Classification: 10-month, hourly, non-exempt

Seton Catholic Schools is a network of  K-8 parish schools in Milwaukee. Currently, there are 14 schools serving approximately 3,000 students in the network with plans in place to expand to a total of 24 schools serving nearly 8,000 students, making Seton the largest Catholic elementary school network in the country. Seton is strengthening academics, faith formation and life-long outcomes for all students and is a unique model on the front end of transforming Catholic education in Milwaukee and across the nation.

Position Description:

The Educational Assistant – Special Education will work one-on-one with assigned students, supporting and assisting the lead teacher in maintaining a safe classroom culture and reinforcing academic and social expectations. They will work together to drive student achievement by providing high-quality, differentiated implementation of the school’s curriculum. This partnership will allow more collaboration, individualized instruction and support for school-wide events. Additionally, Educational Assistants will receive in-school and network professional development as well as coaching from principals.

The Educational Assistant will receive daily directives from the lead teacher, generally including the following responsibilities:

Assist teacher during whole group instruction by moving throughout the classroom to check for understanding from the students and ensure students are maintaining on-task behavior

Support and provide data for the IEP process

Conduct daily instruction with students one-on-one or small group; emphasis on literacy and math

Help prepare materials; Track attendance, set-up equipment, make copies, create classroom/school displays, process student paperwork, document student social/behavioral progress and record grades

Participate in classroom planning through preparation for, and at times, creation of lessons and assessments

Provide the lead teacher with input when the teacher is preparing to meet with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding student academic progress and behavior

Supervise students; this may include, but is not limited to, during specials (Art, Music, Physical Education), start-of-day/end-of- day activities, meals, recess, bathroom breaks, in the library, during Mass or other religious activities, computer lab, or on field trips, as assigned

Assume classroom leadership responsibilities when lead teacher is absent

Be a model of exemplary character, self-esteem and self-discipline

Qualifications and Skills:

Deep belief in all children and the mission of Seton Catholic Schools

Ability to build strong relationships with students and collaborate with all school staff

Demonstrated ability to operate with a growth mindset and personal responsibility for professional results

Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds, abilities and needs, highly preferred

High school diploma or equivalency required

Bilingual or Multilingual ability, highly preferred

Benefits (varies for full-time and part-time positions):

Health, dental and vision coverage

Paid holidays

Archdiocese of Milwaukee pension program

403(b) retirement plan

A collaborative, regional network of educators aligned to vision, mission and educational outcomes

A commitment to hiring a diverse team, reflective of our school communities

APPLY ONLINE (https://www.setoncatholicschools.com/join-the-team/available-positions/) at https://www.setoncatholicschools.com/join-the-team/available-positions/

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