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.
• Absorb and act according to 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 demonstrating a willingness to participate in and plan 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.
• Communicates effectively with students; helps organize classroom learning and materials and field trips to motivate student learning.
• Consistently and effectively assists in the evaluation of student progress.
• Helps the teacher with a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image, and motivates learning.
• Helps maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• At all times demonstrates professional responsibility in all tasks assigned; displays sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• A 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 communications 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.
• Must successfully pass the required criminal background check prior to employment and every five years; must complete Protecting God’s Children (PGC) workshop prior to employment.

Physical/Mental Requirements

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