Para Professional

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary Christ the King Catholic School is seeking a full-time Paraprofessional to support teachers in fostering a safe, structured, and faith-centered learning environment. The Paraprofessional works closely with classroom teachers to assist with instruction, student supervision, and daily classroom operations while modeling Catholic values and supporting the academic, social, and spiritual development of students. Job Responsibilities Assist the classroom teacher with daily instructional activities and lesson implementation Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning concepts Provide additional assistance and encouragement to students as needed Support classroom management by reinforcing rules, routines, and positive behavior expectations Supervise students during class activities, transitions, lunch, and recess Help maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment Prepare instructional materials and assist with classroom organization Complete clerical tasks such as copying, filing, and organizing student work Communicate student needs or concerns to the classroom teacher Model Catholic values and support prayer, religious activities, and the mission of the school Collaborate with teachers and staff to support student success Job Requirements High school diploma required; some college coursework preferred Experience working with children in a school or childcare setting preferred Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively with teachers and staff Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills Patience, flexibility, and a positive, dependable attitude Ability to effectively supervise and engage with students Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.