Paraprofessional-Special Education (3)

About the role

Lockport Township High School is seeking Paraprofessionals for the Special Education Department at their East Campus. Qualified candidates must hold a valid State of Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for Paraprofessionals.

Responsibilities

• Experience 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

• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and climb or balance.
• Must regularly lift 40 pounds and/or push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required 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.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must hold a valid State of Illinois Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) for Paraprofessionals.

Benefits

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

Schedule

District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Type: Full-Time, 10 Months/260 Days

Pay

Starting at $21.07 and based on Collective Bargaining Agreement

Contact Information

For additional information, contact: Heather Bleck, Department Chair, Special Education, hbleck@lths.org