Paraprofessional, 26-27

Exemption Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

About the Role

Under the direction of the school principal and supervision of a teacher, the paraprofessional is responsible for assisting the teacher in the care and instruction of children in a classroom setting.

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; an instructional aide may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the individual’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
• Assist the classroom teacher with student supervision including assisting with lessons and field trip planning and related supervision.
• Assist with supervision of parent helpers and compliance with safe environment and other school requirements.
• Assist with the school lunch program and playground supervision as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with students; help organize classroom learning and materials and field trips to motivate student learning.
• Consistently and effectively assist in the evaluation of student progress.
• Assist the teacher with a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image, and motivate learning.
• Help to maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment.
• At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in all tasks assigned; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.
• Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary.
• Be 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.
• Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance.
• 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.

Required Activities

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