Licensed Practical Nurse/Paraprofessional (#23554)

Valley View School District 365-U; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision and Dental coverage

FSA and Dependent DayCare accounts

Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Salary Advancement

IMRF contribution included in base sal

403B

Job summary

Valley View School District 365-U in Illinois is seeking a full-time LPN / Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2026/2027 school year to assist district nurses and the Health Services Coordinator in health-related tasks and to support students with significant disabilities in classrooms and around the building.

The role may involve assisting with health care plans, administering medications under supervision, supervising ill or injured students, and participating in health services

Qualifications

• LPN license and CPR certification required.
• Will County license approval to serve as a teacher aide.
• Experience with health plans in school settings preferred.
• Ability to supervise and support students with medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and Health Services Coordinator with health tasks.
• Implement and monitor student health care plans.
• Support students with significant disabilities in class and around the building.
• Assist with health service communication, scheduling, and plan implementation.
• Supervise medication administration and care for ill or injured students.
• Participate in health services meetings and related activities.

Skills

Health-related tasks

Communication skills

Initiative

Team collaboration

Support to students with disabilities

Education

LPN certification

CPR certification

Will County teacher aide license approval

Job description

VACANCY

The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time LPN / Special Education Paraprofessional position for the 2026/2027 school year.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting district nurses and the district Health Services Coordinator in a variety of health related tasks; to work in the health office as well as general and special educational settings, providing support to a student or students with significant disabilities and health concerns within the classroom and around the building; Students may require toileting, feeding, following the health care plan in conjunction with the building nurse/district Health Service Coordinator, lifting, support to building Health Service office, and other medical services provided to students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists building nurses and district Health Service Coordinator in a variety of health-related tasks.
• Assists and collaborates with the building nurse to implement student health care plan(s)
• Works in a variety of settings to provide support to a student or students with significant disabilities or medical needs within the classroom and/or around the building.
• Assists with communication, scheduling, and implementation of health service plans.
• Support and delivery of health services to students and staff with the Health Services building under the direction of the District Health Services Coordinator or building nurse
• Assess the health and developmental status of selected students.
• Work cooperatively with other School Assessment Team members to assess health needs related to learning.
• Accesses student population for compliance with immunization and Illinois Department of Health laws.
• Supervises proper administration of medication procedures.
• Provides adequate care of ill and injured children.
• Provide student and parent health counseling.
• Comply with law regarding suspected child abuse.
• Attend health services staff meetings.
• Perform other duties related to planning, organizing, directing and accomplishing goals and objectives of the Health Services Program as requested by the Principal and Assistant Principal.
• Perform all duties as requested by the Principal and Assistant Principal

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

• Evidence of a Statement of Approval from the Will County Regional Office of Education to serve as a teacher aide with license registered in Will County
• Current CPR certification is required
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification/background is required

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Acknowledge of health/medical materials and techniques
• Initiative to follow through with assigned tasks
• Effective communication skills
• Should serve as a role model for all students and staff and perform their duties to create an environment that is conducive to providing students an enhanced and engaged learning opportunity
• A physical exam and negative T.B. test are required
• Ability to maneuver and support students

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature, noise and hazards are relatively nonexistent. Students may require toileting, feeding and lifting.

PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE

Salary is in accordance with the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule.

Benefits

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent DayCare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Salary Advancement
• IMRF contribution included in base salary
• 403B

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Salary and work year is 181 days and is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Valley View Council and the Board of Education. A Physical exam and a negative Tuberculosis test are required. FLSA Non-Exempt.