Paraprofessional-Special Education

Posting Information

• Date Posted: 2/2/2026
• Location:
  
  East Campus
• Date Available:
  
  March 2026

2025-26

School Year

PARAPROFESSIONAL-SPECIAL EDUCATION

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

• 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.

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
hbleck

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."

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.