Paraprofessional/Teachers Aide

Saint Leo the Great School is looking to fill a full-time Elementary Paraprofessional position/ Teacher's Aide for the 2026/2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience in a child centered environment Excellent references

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The major function of the paraprofessional is to assist, support, and work closely with teachers and administrators in providing educational benefits for students in a supportive and positive climate within a Catholic School setting by: Working with students in small group activities or with individualized attention where needed. Reinforcing any instruction, the teacher provides to students. Preparing learning materials which includes educational bulletin boards. Assisting with group activities. Establishing and maintaining consistent routines. Assisting with specific areas of concentration such as being responsible for the classroom library. Supervising students outside the classroom (lunchrooms, libraries, playgrounds, ALL special classes, etc.). Operating and utilizing special equipment and software such as Microsoft Surfaces, iPads, desktop computers, Interactive White Boards, etc. Assisting with the creation and implementation of bulletinboards. Performing clerical work such as filing student records, taking attendance, making copies of instructional work. Assisting with Supervising curriculum-based testing and make up work as assigned by the classroom teacher. Working with small groups for remediation while maintaining social distancing. Participating in in-service programs as needed. Attending faculty/staff meetings as assigned by the administration. Substituting for the classroom teacher in his/her absence. Assisting with classroom management and implementing behavioral programs developed by the teacher. Following the directives of the classroom teacher in providing activities that engage children in learning experiences. Understanding the distinction in the roles and responsibilities of the teacher and the paraprofessional. A paraprofessional works with a teacher in partnership in the best interest of the students. Performing housekeeping tasks such as tidying up, disinfecting desktops, cleaning up art projects, etc. Maintaining a supportive learning environment for students. Relating well to others through written and oral communication. Working collaboratively with teachers, staff and administration. Performing other duties as assigned by the administration and its representatives. Modeling Christian behavior and demonstrating the morals and values contained in the Gospels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand for most of the day. Sit with and lean over students, as well as bend, crouch, stoop, kneel and crawl in an effort to assist individuals in keeping with required social distancing. Balance and walk around the classroom. Reach out and above with hands and arms; up to chalkboard, interactive white board and bulletin board height. Climb stairs to various rooms (cafeteria, library, gym, etc.). Climb and stand on a short ladder. Push or pull carts with educational equipment. Manipulate educational tools (scissors, hole-punchers, tactile materials etc.). Agree to abide by any state or local health department guidelines. Verbalize, listen and hear.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour Application Question(s): Why are you applying for this role? Ability to

Commute:

Lincroft, NJ 07738 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Lincroft, NJ 07738: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person