About This Role
This part-time paraprofessional role at St. Peter Catholic School provides instructional, behavioral, and academic support to students in a faith-filled environment. The role supports students' academic, social, emotional, and spiritual growth, assisting those with diverse learning, behavioral, or developmental needs while helping maintain a structured, nurturing, and positive classroom environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to assigned student(s) or small groups as directed by teachers or support staff
- Assist in implementing instructional strategies, accommodations, and modifications
- Reinforce academic skills and classroom expectations in a positive manner
- Support students with organization, focus, task completion, and transitions
- Assist with classroom instruction, guided practice, and intervention activities
- Help students develop appropriate behavioral, social, and self-regulation skills
- Support implementation of behavior plans, routines, and expectations
- Encourage independence while providing appropriate guidance and redirection
- Foster respectful, positive relationships with students while maintaining consistency
- Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and administration to support student needs
- Communicate observations regarding student progress and challenges
- Maintain confidentiality of student and school information
- Support the Catholic mission by modeling Christian values and participating in prayer and school faith activities
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment
- Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, flexibility, and teamwork
- Follow school policies and complete required compliance training
Requirements
- High school diploma required; associate’s degree, certification, or related coursework preferred
- Experience working with children in educational, childcare, or related settings preferred
- Experience supporting students with diverse learning or behavioral needs preferred
- Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and follow direction from teachers and staff
- Patience, flexibility, and a positive, professional attitude
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Commitment to supporting the mission and values of Catholic education
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and actively engage with students throughout the day
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist students as needed
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