LCES Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional

paid as instructional paraprofessional at $20.35-$25.50/hour ($29,) for 179 days. Salary Placement schedule here.

Excellent Benefits include: 10 days of PTO, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance! PERA program
- District contributes 21.4% monthly on behalf of employee. FLSA:
Non-Exempt position

Special Education Manager, Special Education Coordinator

January 5, 2026 (salary and benefits prorated for later start date)

Job Title:

LCES Special Education Instructional Paraprofessional

Employer:

Lake County School District R-1

Job Type: Full-Time support position through  school year

Length of Assignment:
Follows LCSD calendar.

Salary: paid as instructional paraprofessional at $20.35-$25.50/hour ($29,) for 179 days.

Excellent Benefits include: 10 days of PTO, Health, Dental, and Vision insurance! PERA program
- District contributes 21.4% monthly on behalf of employee. FLSA:
Non-Exempt position

Supervisor:
Special Education Teacher, Special Education Coordinator, and Principal

Start Date:

January 5, 2026 or ASAP (
* salary and benefits prorated for later start date) through June 19, 2026

A Special Education Paraprofessional, in collaboration with and under the direction of the Special Education Teacher/case manager, provides a variety of emotional, behavioral, and instructional support to students with mild to significant support needs. Employee acts as a teacher resource working directly with students to support instruction, provide accommodations as stated in students' Individual Education Program (IEP), and facilitate learning by engaging with children as they participate in early school experiences.

This Paraprofessional must work cooperatively and professionally with team members to ensure strong communication as they implement recommended interventions with fidelity. This position is an integral part of creating an environment that will facilitate successful learning for students with special education needs as Lake County School District seeks to provide an equal opportunity for education to all students.

• Work one-on-one or in small groups with student(s) with special needs, in special education settings and general education settings
• Implement and deliver with fidelity teacher-created lessons for students in accordance with IEP goals
• Interpret instruction and reinforce lessons taught, across settings
• Arrange and secure materials for the day’s activities
• Complete assigned tasks as given by supervisor and/or staff
• Observe and document student performance when requested
• Monitor student progress on goals according to supervisor/teacher direction or IEP when applicable
• Support students on IEPs with accommodations during assessments when applicable

• Accept a teacher’s behavior management system and work within its guidelines
• Reinforce skills taught by the teacher
• Assist teachers in maintaining the classroom environment
• Support students when in crisis using de-escalation strategies (CPI, sensory interventions)
• Maintain a positive attitude, behavior and language towards students at all times
• Provide clear and consistent consequences for inappropriate behavior

• Adhere to all LCSD policies and procedures (including, but not limited to, childcare and grant funding guidelines and expectations, attendance, conduct, staff-student relations, confidentiality and professionalism)
• Provide appropriate modeling for students
• Cooperating/collaborating with building staff in order to support student growth
• Supervision of student in less structured environments within 8-hour work limits
• Use time constructively during the work day
• Participate in professional development that is job related

• Applicants must hold a high school diploma or a GED
• Applicants must pass…