2026-2027 Part-time Instructional Assistant

Diocese of Joliet; Gostyń; On-site; PLN 74,304 - 113,933; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal leave days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Diocese of Joliet is seeking a Part-time Instructional Assistant for St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic School, responsible for assisting students' learning while exemplifying Catholic values. The ideal candidate possesses effective communication skills and may hold an Illinois Professional Educator License. The role involves supporting classroom activities and supervision duties. Salary ranges from $15.00 to $23.00 hourly, with paid personal leave days and holidays included.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively with students and staff.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Education or related field.
• Current Illinois Professional Educator License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in meeting instructional goals.
• Support students in various academic subjects and skills.
• Participate in non-instructional duties such as lunch duty.

Skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to assist students with special needs

Understanding of technology in education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Tools

Google Classroom

WORD

Excel

Job description

2026-2027 Part‑time Instructional Assistant

Job ID: 5057 | Location: St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic School | Part‑time, benefit ineligible

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of licensed staff members, the Instructional Assistant assists professional staff in meeting instructional goals and objectives developed for each child.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model of the Catholic faith in words, deeds, demeanor, dress, and actions both within and outside the classroom.
• Understand and adhere to all tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, religion, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and to implement assigned programs.
• Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests, and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and in developing strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavior management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and keep students on task.
• Assist students in non‑instructional areas such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor duty, and other related tasks.
• Accompany students on field trips for supervisory purposes.
• Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials as directed by the teacher.
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion and achievement of ISP/IEP objectives.
• Assist teachers in planning, designing, implementing, and assessing high‑quality at‑home learning lessons using Seesaw, Google Classroom, or other electronic platforms.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing assistance for all students, including those with disabilities.
• Ability to carry out instructions in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and to perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to the supervisor as required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to consistently report to work on days and at times established by the school principal.
• Ability to enhance lessons using available technology.
• Ability to communicate with all constituents including school administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents.
• Use standard office equipment such as SMARTboard, personal computer, telephone, copier, and fax machine.
• Perform other related tasks assigned by the principal.

Education and Experience

• A current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Illinois Substitute License, or ELS (PARA) is preferred but not required.
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Education is preferred but not required.

Physical Abilities

• Work in a standard school building environment.
• Be able to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Regularly talk or hear during duties.
• Frequently stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.
• Walk up and down multiple flights of stairs regularly.
• Lift up to 20–30 pounds if needed.

Hourly Range

$15.00 – $23.00

Benefits

• Paid personal leave days and paid holidays.