Paraprofessional

Paraprofessional (Category E)

New Lenox School District 122 is hiring Paraprofessionals for the 2026/2027 school year. Position Title: Paraprofessional (Category E) Report To: Principals, Special Education Teachers, Director/Assistant Director of Special Education Benefits: NLSD offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and additional optional benefits. See attached contract. Starting Wage NLPSSC Contract Total Work Days 184 (Including Paid Holidays) Hours 6.75 Hours Per Day Sick/Personal Days 10/3 Days Paid Holidays 9 Days Condolence Leave 3-5 Days Disability Yes IMRF District pays the full employer contribution/Employee pays employee contribution Medical NLPSSC Contract Life Insurance $50,000 Yearly Increase-July 1 NLPSSC Contract

Summary: To assist certified professional staff with students in all education environments to meet instructional goals and objectives.

Qualifications: Hold a Paraprofessional License. Present evidence of a physical exam to determine "fit for duty", evidence of being free from communicable disease (TB), and submit to a criminal background check. Participation in de-escalation technique training and any additional training as required by the district. Ability to understand, apply, and use computers and software applications. Ability to communicate effectively in written or verbal forms. Ability to travel between schools, or between schools and district office. Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Physical Demands: Regularly required to bend, reach with hands and arms, sit on a chair, sit on the ground with students, kneel, crouch, stand, crawl, walk, and navigate stairs. Be capable of physically assisting students as required (positioning, lifting, transferring, etc.). Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to verbally communicate and the ability to hear effectively. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists students in all aspects of classroom instruction to maximize learning, achievement, and inclusion. Assists and guides students to reinforce reading, language arts, mathematics, and other skills. Works with students individually, in small groups, or whole groups to reinforce and re-teach learning. Assists professional staff in the administration and correction of classroom activities and assessments. Assists with record-keeping procedures. Assists with classroom management to minimize disruptions, ensure a safe and orderly classroom, and ensure students are on task. Assists all students in non-instructional areas, such as supervising the student lunch program, bus duty, playground duty, hallway supervision, study hall, and other related non-instructional areas. Prepares education materials as needed. Assists students with activities such as daily living for the purpose of maximizing their ability to participate in school or learning activities (toileting, feeding, maneuvering, hygiene, etc). Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others. Assists with fostering independence, socialization, and self-esteem for all students. Substitute for paraprofessionals or, when certified, for teachers, ensuring continuity of instruction and student support. Perform any other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.