Elementary Shadow Assistant
- Institution: Rosslyn Academy
Elementary Shadow Assistant
Professional Responsibilities
- Modeling & Leadership
- Model a personal commitment to Christ and Christian living
- Strive to inspire others to Christian commitment and living
- Maintain a positive Christian spiritual environment
- Consistently model professionalism
- Exhibit characteristics of being a lifelong learner
- Assist in maintaining a positive classroom environment focused on growth and excellence
- Student Support, Learning & Inclusion
- Work closely under the direction of the classroom teacher to assist individual or small groups of students in their learning
- Provide one-on-one or small-group support, especially in foundational skills such as reading, writing, and numeracy.
- Assist students in understanding instructions, completing tasks, and staying focused.
- Carrying out specific instructional & behavioural management responsibility for students, as outlined in IEPs or 504s, or where otherwise directed.
- Support the inclusion of students with diverse learning and behavioral needs in both classroom and support settings.
- Encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and reassurance.
- Assist students with transitions between activities and routines.
Qualifications
- Demonstrate a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
- Exhibit a continuing sense of God’s calling to service at Rosslyn Academy
- Demonstrate a respect for the diversity of culture
- Demonstrate an appreciation for the diversity of the body of Christ
- Have academic/professional qualifications in Education or a related field.
- At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate the ability to use technology for word processing, data management, and electronic communications
- Agree and covenant to the Basic Tenets of Rosslyn Academy
Interested and qualified? Go to Rosslyn Academy on rosslynacademy.org to apply