2026-2027 PT Non-Instructional Paraprofessional (kindergarten): St. Mary, Mokena

Diocese of Joliet; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid personal leave days

Paid holidays

Job summary

An educational organization in Mokena, IL, is seeking a part-time Non-Instructional Paraprofessional for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting licensed staff in supporting students' learning across various subjects and supervising non-instructional activities. Ideal candidates will hold an Illinois Professional Educator License and a bachelor's degree in Education. Pay ranges from $15 to $23 per hour, with additional personal leave and holidays.

Qualifications

• Preferred current Illinois Professional Educator License or Substitute License.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed professionals in meeting student instructional goals.
• Guide students in reinforcement of various subjects including math and language.
• Supervise students during non-instructional activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to assist students with special needs

Basic arithmetic operations

Confidentiality

Ability to use personal computers

Classroom behavior management

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Google Classroom

SMARTboards

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

2026-2027 PT Non-Instructional Paraprofessional (Kindergarten)

St. Mary Catholic School, Mokena, IL. Part‑time – Benefit Ineligible.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of licensed staff members, the Instructional Assistant will assist licensed professional staff in meeting instructional goals and objectives that have been developed for each child.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a positive role model of the Catholic faith in his/her 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 ensure students are on task.
• Assist students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor duty, and other related non‑instructional 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, learning, achievement of ISP/IEP objectives, etc.
• Assist teachers in planning, designing, implementing, and assessing high‑quality At‑Home Learning lessons as necessary using Seesaw, Google Classroom or other electronic platforms.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished 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 of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to his or her 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 (but not limited to) school administration, the pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents.
• Use standard office equipment, such as SMARTboards, personal computers, telephones, copiers, fax machines.
• 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.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education is preferred.

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job¹

• Work in standard school building environment.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Regularly required to talk or hear while performing the duties of this job.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs on a regular basis.
• Physically able to perform the duties as assigned including the ability to lift up to 20‑30 pounds if needed.

Hourly Range: $15.00 – $23.00

Paid personal leave days and paid holidays.

Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.

¹This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work‑related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management.