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St. Catherine Academy

Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Fairfield, CT (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/6/2026

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$39,399 / year median in Connecticut

+11% projected growth

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Full Time Fairfield, CT Posted 28 seconds ago St. Catherine Academy Saint Catherine Academy, a private, state-approved special education school of the Diocese of Bridgeport serves students with intellectual and developmental disabilities including autism.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the classroom teacher, the Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide provides instructional support or other direct services to students under the supervision and direction of the classroom teacher. The Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide must support the philosophy, values and activities of Saint Catherine Academy. To achieve this, the Teaching Assistant/Classroom Aide is expected to: Model appropriate behavior for the students in the classroom and the community. Provide individual or group assistance to students under the direction of the special education teacher to address the social, emotional and behavioral needs of students. Serve as a substitute teacher when the classroom teacher is absent under the direction of the Director of Education. Follow the daily plans provided by the classroom teacher during her absence. Be informed regarding the IEPs of the students in the classroom. Be knowledgeable of instructional content and methods used by the classroom teacher in the classroom. Provide assistance with classroom activities as assigned by the classroom teacher. Provide review and reinforcement in all subject areas including activities of daily living and vocational skills. Accompany and supervise students at special activities including, but not limited to, PE, Art, and Music. Provide supervision and instruction for students participating in job site experiences. Assist with toileting and personal care as needed. This may include standing for periods of time, bending and kneeling, and lifting moderate weight. Assist with supervision of lunch and recess, as well as any other time assigned by the Director of Education or classroom teacher. Teaching Assistants are expected to have or work towards acquiring the Driving Endorsement A. Send resume to llanni@stcatherineacademy.org To apply for this job email your details to llanni@stcatherineacademy.org