2026-2027 PT Elementary Instructional Assistant, St-Raphaël

2026-2027 PT Elementary Instructional Assistant JobID: 5021

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools

Location: St. Raphael Catholic School

Position Purpose 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a positive role model of the Catholic faith in words, deeds, demeanor, dress, and actions both inside 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, ensuring a safe and orderly classroom and that students stay on task.

Assist students in non-instructional areas such as supervising lunch programs, bus duty, playground duty, corridor duty, and other related 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 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.

Carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Perform basic arithmetic operations such as 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 in written and verbal skills.

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 SMARTboards, personal computers, telephones, copiers, and fax machines.

Perform other related tasks assigned by the principal.

Education and Experience

A current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Illinois Substitute License, or ELS (PARA) is preferred, but not required.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in Education from an accredited college or university is preferred, but not required.

Physical Abilities

Work in a standard school building environment.

Work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Regularly required to talk or hear.

Frequent standing, walking, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms.

Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods.

Walk up and down multiple flights of stairs regularly.

Physically able to lift up to 20–30 pounds if needed.

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

Paid personal leave days (but benefits are ineligible for this position).

Application Process Submit an online Frontline Applicant Tracking application and upload required supplemental materials. Required documents: Current Resume, Official Transcripts (if applicable), ISBE ELIS Educator (PARA) and Professional Educator License (PEL) if obtained.

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