PT Lunch​/Recess Monitor, Holy Family Catholic School, Shorewood

Position:  PT Lunch/Recess Monitor, Holy Family Catholic School, Shorewood.

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools

Under the direct supervision of licensed staff members, the Instructional Assistant will assist licensed professional staff in meeting instructional goals and objectives that have been developed for each child.

• Serve as a positive role model of the Catholic faith in words, deeds, demeanor, dress, and actions both within and outside the classroom.
• Understand and adhere to all tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Assist and guide students to reinforce reading, language arts, religion, mathematics, computer instruction, and other skills.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning and to implement assigned programs.
• Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and in developing strategies for reinforcing instructional materials and skills according to individual student needs.
• Assist with record‑keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.
• Assist with classroom behavior management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task.
• Assist students in non‑instructional areas, such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor duty, and other related non‑instructional tasks.
• Accompany students on field trips for supervisory purposes.
• Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials as directed by the teacher.
• Assist students with special needs in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize inclusion, learning, and achievement of ISP/IEP objectives.
• Assist teachers in planning, designing, implementing, and assessing high‑quality At‑Home Learning lessons as necessary using Seesaw, Google Classroom or other electronic platforms.
• Follow all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform basic arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications such as Word and Excel.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Consistently report to work on days and at times established by the school principal.
• Enhance lessons using available technology.
• Communicate with all constituents including school administration, the pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents and prospective parents.
• Use standard office equipment such as SMART boards, personal computers, telephones, copiers and fax machines.
• Perform other related tasks assigned by the principal.

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Illinois Substitute License, or ELS(PARA) is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education from an accredited college or university is preferred but not required.

• Work in a standard school building environment.
• Work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Talk or hear regularly while performing duties.
• Stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time.
• Walk up and down multiple flights of stairs regularly.
• Be physically able to lift up to 20–30 pounds if needed.
• Food handling certificate required if hired.

$15.00 – $22.00. Final hourly rate will be determined by relevant experience, education and professional licensure.

Complete an online Frontline Applicant Tracking application and upload required supplemental materials. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded or submitted with your online application to be considered further:

• Current Resume
• Official Transcripts, if applicable/obtained.
• ISBE ELIS Educator (PARA) if applicable/obtained and Professional Educator License (PEL) if obtained.

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Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered.

The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.

All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management.