Paraprofessional - Elementary 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 in accordance with Catholic principles in both professional and personal life, and govern one’s life in strict adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Show evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of a personal faith journey; strive 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.
• Be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to help organize classroom learning and materials and field trips to motivate student learning.
• Consistently and effectively assist in the evaluation of student progress.
• Aid 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.

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

• 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.

Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance

• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check and take a Protecting God's Children class before beginning employment.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred.