SY - Student Support Teacher - St. Mary's School - South Loop - VIC. VI

25-26 SY - Student Support Teacher – Old St. Mary's School – South Loop – VIC. VI

Join Old St. Mary's School, a National Blue Ribbon Elementary Catholic School located in the vibrant South Loop of Chicago. As a Student Support Teacher, you will support a diverse student body of 500 students from surrounding neighborhoods in a mission of scholarship, faith, and service.

• Teach and act in accordance with Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Serve as a role model for the religious formation of students and as a representative of the Archbishop of Chicago and the Catholic Church.
• Know, teach, and act consistently in accordance with the religious and educational mission, philosophy, objectives and policies and procedures of the Catholic school.
• Complete Catholic identity formation training and other required professional development from the Archdiocese of Chicago.
• Lead and/or participate in any religious instruction, ceremonies, rituals or other religious activities as directed by the principal.
• Communicate regularly with students, parents/guardians, colleagues and the principal.
• Participate in all professional development programs required by the Archdiocese of Chicago and/or the local school/parish.
• Perform teaching duties as assigned by the principal.
• Attend required faculty and staff meetings.
• Cooperate with the principal and staff members in school related meetings, activities and projects.
• Maintain accurate student attendance and academic records.
• Maintain a safe, orderly and secure learning and working environment.
• Participate in the annual performance review.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters.
• Positively represent the school/parish at all school/parish events and in the general public.
• Complete any additional tasks assigned by the principal.

• Practicing Catholic (preferred, required for religion teachers).
• Must meet compliance with safe environment requirements.
• Must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Must have valid state licensure for the grade/subject area (preferred, not required).
• Must complete Catholic identity formation training.

• Transcripts
• Resume
• Teaching Licensure (PEL), if applicable/obtained
• Acceptance in alternative licensure program, if applicable
• Professional references

Salary range:
Lay $37,000 – $67,000;
Religious $34,000 – $61,000. Pay is based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skills, geography, and organizational needs.