PT Non-Instructional Paraprofessional; Grade 1), Bishop McNamara Catholic School, B

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools
Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Classroom/Instructional Aide (Grade
1)
Part-time:
Benefit Ineligible
Bishop McNamara, Bradley, IL
Position available:
August 2025

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 implement assigned programs.
• Assist professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom exercises, tests and assessments.
• Assist in classroom preparations and develop 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 keep students on task.
• Assist students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student 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, achievement of ISP/IEP objectives, etc.
• Assist teachers in planning, designing, implementing, and assessing high quality At-Home Learning lessons 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.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Perform arithmetic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) as needed to assist students.
• Use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Consistently report to work on days and times established by the school Principal.
• Enhance lessons using available technology.
• Communicate with all constituents including school administration, 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.

• A current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Illinois Substitute License, or ELS(PARA) is preferred, but not required.
• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education is preferred, but not required.

• Work in a standard school building environment.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• Regularly required to talk or hear while performing job duties.
• Frequent standing, walking, hand use, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods of time.
• Walk up and down multiple flights of stairs regularly.
• Lift up to 20–30 pounds if needed.

$15.00 – $22.00

• Final hourly rate will be determined by relevant years of experience in a similar job combined with education and professional licensure.

• Paid personal leave days

Complete an online Frontline Applicant Tracking application and upload required supplemental materials. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/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
• References

This may be accessed at the following link:

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

We are excited to review your interest in this position!

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