Substitute Paraprofessional

LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DIST 205; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Part time

Job summary

LOCKPORT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DIST 205 in Lockport, Illinois, is seeking a Paraprofessional with a valid State of Illinois Educator License. The role requires effective communication skills and experience with students with disabilities is preferred. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds and supporting students in an academic environment. The pay rate for this position is $17.50 per hour, and the district is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for Paraprofessionals.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of technology.

Responsibilities

• Follow physical demands related to the role.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds and/or pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Basic English skills

Basic Math skills

Ability to communicate and work well with all stakeholders

Experience working with students with disabilities

Education

Valid State of Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for Paraprofessionals

Job description

Qualifications

• Valid State of Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for Paraprofessionals
• Effective oral and written communication skills, Basic English and Math skills
• Basic knowledge of technology and ability to apply knowledge to assigned areas of responsibility
• Ability to communicate and work well with all stakeholders
• Experience working with students with disabilities in an academic environment preferred

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 to 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.

Pay Rate

Pay Rate: $17.50

Equal Opportunity Employer

District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.