Paraprofessional-Special Education (3)

Lockport Township High School District 205; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid sick leave

Personal leave

Holidays

Job summary

Lockport Township High School District 205 is seeking Paraprofessionals for the Special Education Department at the East Campus. Candidates should possess a valid State of Illinois Educator License with Stipulations for Paraprofessionals and have experience with students with disabilities.

The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and a capacity to handle the physical demands of supporting students. Eligible candidates will receive medical, dental, and vision benefits along with paid leave.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid State of Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for Paraprofessionals.
• Experience working with students with disabilities preferred.
• Effective communicator who positively interacts with staff, parents, and students.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Support students with disabilities in academic tasks.
• Collaborate with educators and staff for individual education plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Experience with students with disabilities

Education

Valid State of Illinois Educator License (ELS)

Job description

• Date Posted:
  6/26/2026
• Location:
  East Campus
• Date Available:
  August 2026
• Closing Date:
  07/10/2026

2026-27 School Year

PARAPROFESSIONAL – SPECIAL EDUCATION (3)

Lockport Township High School is seeking Paraprofessionals for the Special Education Department at our East Campus.

Qualified candidates must be:

• A holder of a valid State of Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for Paraprofessionals.
• Experienced working with students with disabilities in an academic environment preferred.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and diverse environment.
• An effective communicator who positively interacts with staff members, parents, students, and the public.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift 40 pounds and or push/pull up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. The employee needs to be able to tell where a sound is coming from and hear in a noisy environment.

District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid sick leave, personal leave, and holidays

For additional information

Heather Bleck
Department Chair, Special Education
[e-mail]

Application Procedure

Complete the LTHS online application and upload the following required documents listed below.

• Letter of Introduction
• Resume
• Transcripts, if applicable (copies)
• Three (3) signed letters of reference

All materials must be present to be considered "complete."

Selection Procedure

Only completed applications will be considered for the position. Those applications will be reviewed and applicants will be contacted should they be selected for an interview.

About Our School

Lockport Township High School is a diverse educational community of students, staff, and parents who work collaboratively to create a positive and safe environment where all students achieve success, develop personal responsibility, and become lifelong learners.