Paraprofessional, 2026-27

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and providing instruction assistance consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Abide by Catholic principles in the individual’s professional and private life, and govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Builds the school’s faith community by participating in and planning school religious and service activities.
• Assists the classroom teacher with student supervision, including assisting with lessons and field trip planning and related supervision.
• Assists with supervision of parent helpers and compliance with safe environment and other school requirements.
• Assists with the school lunch program and playground supervision as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with students; organize classroom learning and materials and field trips to motivate student learning.
• Afford consistent and effective assistance in the evaluation of student progress.
• Help develop a consistent disciplinary approach that promotes self-direction and positive self-image, and motivates learning.
• Maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• Demonstrate professional responsibility in all tasks assigned; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal classroom environment.

Required Activities

• Walking;
• sitting;
• standing;
• stooping;
• reaching;
• talking;
• handling;
• hearing;
• carrying;
• and keyboarding.

Basic Qualifications

• Working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church.
• If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
• Available for evening and weekend work as necessary.
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing; ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school environment.
• The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
• The ability to successfully complete the Protecting God’s Children (PGC) workshop prior to employment.

Education and Awareness

• Associates' degree or higher preferred.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal background check prior to employment and every five years.