Instructional Assistant - St. Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments

Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments

3031 Stamford Street

Philadelphia PA, 19136

Instructional Assistant

Saint Lucy School for Children with Visual Impairments is seeking an instructional assistant for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities:

· Assists the Teacher of the Visually Impaired in teaching a variety of skills to students who are visually impaired.

· Works directly with students individually and/or in groups under the direction of the teacher.

· Prepares materials and equipment to be used by the students in the classroom.

· Follows classroom routine, and directions from therapists.

· Supervise lunchroom, outside activities, and field trips.

· Be flexible to assist school wide when there is a need.

Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma. Some college education preferred.
• Must have current PA State Police Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse Clearance Check, Federal Criminal Background Check, Attend Safe Environment training and attend Mandated Reporter Training.

This is a 10 month permanent part time position, five days a week, 5.5 hours per day

Interested parties should send cover letter, resume, and list of references, electronically, to Principal, Cathy Dooley at: principal@stlucyschool.org

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified candidates.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.