Early Learning Paraprofessional - Part Time (Catholic School)

Diocese of Joliet; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools seeks an instructional paraprofessional for Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy in Lockport, IL. This is a 26-27 school-year position (PS 3 - PK 4), part-time, with no benefits.

The paraprofessional will assist with classroom management, lesson planning support, and supervision, reporting to the principal, and collaborating with teachers to support student learning in a Catholic school environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of sixty (60) hours of credit from a recognized institution of higher education required.
• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Illinois Substitute License, or ELS(PARA) preferred, but not required.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct children in assigned subjects, direct and guide students' learning throughout the day, and adjust instructional level to meet individual student needs.
• Attend to related professional duties, including lesson planning, preparing materials, helping individual students, and reading professional literature.
• Confer with the principal on instructional and disciplinary problems.
• Join with staff in supervising the children and maintaining discipline before, during and after school.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student supervision

Education

High School Diploma

60 college credits

Illinois teaching license (PEL) preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools seeks an instructional paraprofessional for Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy in Lockport, IL. This is a 26-27 school-year position (PS 3 - PK 4), part-time, with no benefits.

The paraprofessional will assist with classroom management, lesson planning support, and supervision, reporting to the principal, and collaborating with teachers to support student learning in a Catholic school environment.