Paraprofessional-Special Education (3)

LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DIST 205; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 23,946 - 34,105; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF Pension

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid sick leave, personal leave, and H

Job summary

Lockport Township High School District 205 is seeking Paraprofessionals for the Special Education Department at our East Campus. The role supports students with disabilities in an academic setting and collaborates with a dynamic team.

Qualified candidates must hold a valid State of Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for Paraprofessionals. Strong communication and teamwork are essential to help all students succeed.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for Paraprofessionals.
• Experience with students with disabilities in an academic environment preferred.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and diverse environment.
• Effective communicator who positively interacts with staff, parents, students, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in classroom activities and provide instructional support.
• Support students with routine tasks, behavior management, and accommodations as directed.

Skills

Effective communicator

Team player

Experience with disabilities

Education

Illinois ELS Paraprofessional license

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL-SPECIAL EDUCATION (3)

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

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

Position Type: Full-Time, 10 Months/260 Days

Salary: Starting at $21.07 and based on Collective Bargaining Agreement

Benefits

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

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.

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.