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Location

Jacksonville, Florida

Quick overview

The Paraprofessional assists the classroom teacher in the care and instruction of children, ensuring all activities align with the unique Catholic Mission of the school. Essential duties include supporting lessons, supervising students during activities like lunch and recess, and helping maintain a functional learning environment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to the Catholic Church's mission and principles, possessing excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to be well-organized team players. Basic qualifications also require computer proficiency, flexibility, and the successful completion of a background check and Protecting God's Children class.

Effective CommunicationConfidentialityStudent SupervisionLesson PlanningClassroom OrganizationProfessional ResponsibilityInstructional AssistanceField Trip PlanningPlayground SupervisionSafe Environment ComplianceComputer Technology ProficiencyCatholic Mission SupportStudent Evaluation AssistanceDisciplinary ApproachLunch Program AssistanceParent Helper Supervision

Job description

DIOCESE OF ST. AUGUSTINE ANNUNCIATION CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL Exemption Status: Non- Exempt Reports to: Principal

Primary Function

Under the direction of the school principal and supervision of a teacher, is responsible for assisting the teacher in the care and instruction of children in a classroom setting. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and providing instruction assistance consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; an instructional aide may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
  • Shall abide by Catholic principles in the individual’s professional and private life, and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
  • Gives evidence of lived Gospel values by being an active member of a faith community and being open to the importance of personal faith journey; strives to model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
  • Help build the school’s faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate in and plan school religious and service activities.
  • Assist the classroom teacher with student supervision including assisting with lessons and field trip planning and related supervision
  • Assist with supervision of parent helpers and compliance with safe environment and other school requirements.
  • Assist with the school lunch program and playground supervision as necessary
  • Be able to communicate effectively with students; be able to help organize classroom learning and materials and field trips to motivate student learning.
  • Consistently and effectively assist in the evaluation of student progress.
  • Assist the teacher with a consistent disciplinary approach which promotes self-direction and positive self-image, and motivate learning
  • Help to maintain a functional and pleasant learning environment
  • At all times demonstrate professional responsibility in all tasks assigned; display sound judgment in dress and general behavior
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Basic Qualifications
  • A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Catholic Church. If a baptized Catholic, must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church
  • Excellent communications skills, written and verbal.
  • Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player
  • Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary
  • Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing; ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
  • Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school environment
  • Must be able to complete a background check and Protecting God's Children (PGC) class. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit this site: https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/].
  • Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance

Physical/Mental Requirements

Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal classroom environment

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding