Diocese of St. Augustine
Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Assists the classroom teacher in the care and instruction of children while supporting the school's Catholic mission. Responsibilities include supervising students, assisting with lessons, and maintaining a positive learning environment.
Requires a strong commitment to Catholic principles and the ability to pass a criminal background check. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.
Location: Christ the King Catholic School
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.
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
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
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree preferred.
Market context
In Florida, paraprofessional openings are often driven by school staffing needs and support for classroom instruction, making candidates with strong communication and computer skills more competitive. For Catholic school settings, alignment with Catholic principles and completion of required screening and training can be important differentiators. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here against the original posting, then confirm your associate's degree status, background check readiness, and workshop availability before applying.
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