2026-2027 FT or PT K-8th Grade Technology Coordinator/Teacher

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
2026-2027 K-8th Grade Technology Coordinator/Teacher
Full or Part Time Benefit Eligible
Cathedral of St. Raymond School; Joliet, IL
Position Available: August 2026

K-8 Technology Coordinator/Teacher 

The Cathedral of St. Raymond School in Joliet, IL is seeking candidates for a part- or full-time K-8 Technology Coordinator/Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The Technology Coordinator/Teacher supports the mission of the Catholic school by integrating technology into the curriculum while promoting responsible, ethical, and faith-centered use of digital tools. This position combines leadership in instructional technology with direct teaching responsibilities, ensuring that students and teachers use technology to enhance learning, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

About St. Ray's 
Opened in 1918, the Cathedral of St. Raymond School is a thriving Catholic PK-8th grade school in Joliet, IL with 357 students. It is our mission to help each child reach their greatest academic, social and spiritual potential. Student success is a reflection of a school culture that is Gospel-driven and joy-filled. 

For more information about the community and culture of St. Ray's, please visit our website: www.straymondgradeschool.org  and/or our facebook page: www.facebook.com/CathedralofStRaymond 

Position Purpose
The teacher is considered a ministerial employee by their role working in a Catholic School and agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example, Catholic school employees support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Teachers agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church's message and carrying out its mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Duties of this job include, but are not limited to:

Technology Leadership & Coordination

• Lead the development and implementation of the school's technology plan aligned with the school's mission and academic goals.
• Support teachers in effectively integrating technology into instruction across all grade levels.
• Provide professional development and coaching for faculty on instructional technology tools and best practices.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the school and external IT support providers.
• Maintain oversight of school technology systems including devices, learning platforms, and classroom technology tools.
• Assist with planning for technology purchases, budgeting, and long-term technology planning.
• Support school-wide technology initiatives, digital learning platforms, and data systems.
• Participates in professional growth and development and stays abreast of current research through continuing education, educational seminars, workshops, conferences, memberships in professional organizations of the subject taught, and attendance at diocesan sponsored in-services. 

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach technology classes to students in grades K�8, focusing on digital literacy, keyboarding, coding basics, research skills, and responsible technology use.
• Design engaging lessons that integrate creativity, problem solving, and collaboration.
• Promote digital citizenship rooted in Catholic values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students in a variety of ways on a regular basis and provides an effort and behavior grade for the report card.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support project-based learning and cross-curricular technology integration.
• Builds effective relationships with parents and students through regular communication and is available to students and parents for education-related purposes; e.g., back to school night, conferences, curriculum night, etc.

Student & Teacher Support

• Troubleshoot basic technology issues for students and teachers and coordinate more complex issues with IT support.
• Support teachers in using instructional platforms, classroom technology, and digital assessment tools.
• Help students develop responsible technology habits and safe online practices.

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Manage and track school technology inventory including student and teacher devices.
• Assist with device deployment, maintenance, and end-of-year collection processes.
• Maintain compliance with school and diocesan technology policies, including internet safety and student privacy.
• Coordinate narrative reports from the other special teachers to create a grade level specials handout to put in each trimester's report card
• Supervises one lunch period one-two days per week and is responsible for one morning duty each week and daily afternoon duty
• Maintains professional status through dress and communication.
• Maintains a strong, regular personal attendance record.
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion regarding school personnel, students and general school matters.

 Education and Experience

• Candidates must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or a valid out of state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity.
• Holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline that is applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Practicing Catholic preferred.

Annual Salary Range $31,824 - $58,352** (Prorated based on % of full-time equivalency)

• **Final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education**

Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Basic Life and AD & D, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet, 403(b) retirement plan, paid personal leave days, and paid holidays.
• Voluntary benefits of Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance.

 
Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job�
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed.

• Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

 
To Apply for this Position
Complete an online Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools Office Frontline Applicant Tracking application. Additionally, the following documentation is required to be uploaded/submitted with your online application to be considered further:

• Current Resume
• Official Transcripts
• Educator Licensure: Current Illinois Professional Educator Licensure (PEL) or is in an accredited educational program working toward obtaining a Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Professional/Clergy References

This may be accessed at the following link:
https://www.applitrack.com/dioceseofjoliet/onlineapp/
 
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Incomplete or paper applications will not be considered. 
We are excited to review your interest in this position!

�This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of work-related functions. All duties and work conditions listed are subject to change at the discretion of the Diocese of Joliet Management. The Diocese of Joliet will, in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA), accommodate essential job functions whenever feasible.