2026-2027 Part-time Instructional Paraprofessional (Kindergarten through Grade 2)

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools
2026-2027 Instructional Paraprofessional Primary Paraprofessional (K- Gr 2)
Part-time Benefit Ineligible
St. Joseph School; Downers Grove IL
Position available: July 2026

Position Purpose
The Instructional Paraprofessional is considered a ministerial employee by their role working in a Catholic School and agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example Catholic school employees support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Instructional Paraprofessional...

• Instructional paraprofessionals with degrees may initiate instruction assume responsibility for classroom management and give grades to individual students.
• Instructional paraprofessionals with sixty (60) hours but no degree require more direct supervision.
• Lesson planning classroom management and the grading of students are joint responsibilities between the paraprofessional and their supervisor.
• The Instructional paraprofessional is under the direction of the principal in all school matters and is obligated to observe conscientiously all regulations of the diocesan school system and the local school.
• Observe strictly the Code of Ethics and Professional Teaching Standards;
• Seek an understanding of and implement the educational philosophy of the local school;
• Instruct children in assigned subjects direct and guide students learning throughout the day and adjust instructional level to meet individual student needs;
• Attend to related professional duties including but not limited to:
  • planning lessons
  • preparing materials
  • helping individual students
  • reading professional literature
  • serving on diocesan staff committees (as directed by the principal)
  • attending regularly scheduled faculty meetings (as directed by the principal)
  • conferring with the principal on instructional and disciplinary problems;
• Participate in faculty meetings and prescribed in-service training opportunities as directed by the principal;
• Attend teacher institutes as stipulated by the school and the Catholic Schools Office as directed by the principal;
• Join with the other staff members in supervising the children and maintaining discipline on the premises before during and after school as directed by the principal;
• Be present when classes are scheduled to begin and not leave the classroom during class periods except for emergency reasons;
• See that students are never allowed to remain in the classroom without proper supervision;
• Secure the approval of the principal for important communications with parents concerning school matters;
• Encourage responsibility on the part of students in their conduct and behavior with each other and with others outside the school community;
• Contribute to the advancement of the physical well-being and wholesome mental attitudes of the students;
• Make appropriate reports to the principal and parents concerning the educational growth and development of students;
• Work together with the parents thereby assisting them in discharging their solemn obligation to see that their children receive a proper Christian education;
• Confer with parents for the purpose of discussing constructively the childs rate of progress in school and other matters of mutual concern when necessary;
• Performs other related tasks assigned by the principal.

Education and Experience

• Current IllinoisProfessional Educator License (PEL) Illinois Substitute License or ELS(PARA) preferred but not required;
• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of sixty (60) hours of credit from a recognized institution of higher education required;
• Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university inEducation is preferred but not required.

Hourly Range $15.00 - $23.00

• Final hourly rate will be determined at the local level. Reflective of years of experience education and professional licensure.

(Benefits Ineligible)

• Paid personal leave days and paid holidays

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this jobï½
While performing the duties of this job the employee may frequently be required to sit stand walk talk hear see feel with hands reach with arms walk up or down multiple flights of stairs and be physically able to perform duties as assigned including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed.

• Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

To Apply for this Position
Complete an online Frontline Applicant Tracking application and upload required supplemental 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:
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!

ï½This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work-related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.