2026-2027 FT Aide (Pre-K4), St. Mary Catholic School, Plano

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools
2026-2027 Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Classroom/Instructional Aides for Pre-K4
Full-time Benefit Eligible
St. Mary Catholic School Plano IL
Position available: August 2026

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 Responsibilitiesï½

• Serve as a positive role model of the Catholic faith is his/her 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 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 as necessaryusing 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 and divide and to perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g. Word Excel).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students employees and others.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to his or her supervisor as required.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to consistently report to work on days and at times established by the school Principal.
• Ability to enhance lessons using available technology.
• Ability to communicate with all constituents including (but not limited to); school administration the pastor parish priests colleagues students parents and prospective parents.
• Use standard office equipment such as SMARTboards personal computers telephones copiers telephones and fax machines
• Performs other related tasks assigned by the principal.

Education and Experience

• A current IllinoisProfessional Educator License (PEL) Illinois Substitute License or ELS(PARA) is preferred but not required.
• Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university inEducation is preferred but not required.

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this jobï½

• Work in standard school building environment.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to stand sit or walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk up and down multiple flights of stairs on a regular basis.
• Physically able to perform the duties as assigned including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed.

Hourly Range $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

(Benefits Eligible)
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical Dental Vision Insurance Basic Life and AD & D Long-Term Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet 403(b) retirement plan paid personal leave days and paid holidays.
• Voluntary benefits of Short-Term Disability Critical Illness Accident Hospital Indemnity and Permanent Life Insurance.

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.