2025-2026 PT Lunch/Recess Monitor, Holy Family Catholic School, Shorewood

Location: Holy Family Catholic School, Shorewood Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools (2025-26) Non-Instructional Paraprofessional (Lunch/Recess Monitor) Part‑time (Benefit Ineligible) Position available: August 2025 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 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 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 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 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 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 and fax machines. Perform other related tasks assigned by the principal. Education and Experience Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL), Illinois Substitute License, or ELS (PARA) preferred, but not required. Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Education preferred, but not required. Physical Abilities Commonly Associated with This Job¹ Work in a standard school building environment. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Required to talk or hear regularly. 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 lift up to 20‑30 pounds if needed. If hired, food handling certificate is necessary. 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. To Apply for This Position 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 Application link: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered. © 2026 Diocese of Joliet Catholic Elementary Schools. Equal Opportunity Employer. ¹This 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 accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). #J-18808-Ljbffr Diocese of Joliet