Licensed Practical Nurse/Paraprofessional (#117565)

VACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time LPN / Special Education Paraprofessional position for the 2025/2026 school year.

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting district nurses and the district Health Services Coordinator in a variety of health related tasks; to work in the health office as well as general and special educational settings, providing support to a student or students with significant disabilities and health concerns within the classroom and around the building; Students may require toileting, feeding, following the health care plan in conjunction with the building nurse/district Health Service Coordinator, lifting, support to building Health Service office, and other medical services provided to students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists building nurses and district Health Service Coordinator in a variety of health-related tasks.
• Assists and collaborates with the building nurse to implement student health care plan(s)
• Works in a variety of settings to provide support to a student or students with significant disabilities or medical needs within the classroom and/or around the building.
• Assists with communication, scheduling, and implementation of health service plans.
• Support and delivery of health services to students and staff with the Health Services building under the direction of the District Health Services Coordinator or building nurse
• Assess the health and developmental status of selected students.
• Work cooperatively with other School Assessment Team members to assess health needs related to learning.
• Accesses student population for compliance with immunization and Illinois Department of Health laws.
• Supervises proper administration of medication procedures.
• Provides adequate care of ill and injured children.
• Provide student and parent health counseling.
• Comply with law regarding suspected child abuse.
• Attend health services staff meetings.
• Perform other duties related to planning, organizing, directing and accomplishing goals and objectives of the Health Services Program as requested by the Principal and Assistant Principal.
• Perform all duties as requested by the Principal and Assistant Principal

EDUCATION / LICENSURE:

• Evidence of a Statement of Approval from the Will County Regional Office of Education to serve as a teacher aide with license registered in Will County
• Current CPR certification is required
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification/background is required

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• AKnowledge of health/medical materials and techniques
• Initiative to follow through with assigned tasks
• Effective communication skills
• Should serve as a role model for all students and staff and perform their duties to create an environment that is conducive to providing students an enhanced and engaged learning opportunity
• A physical exam and negative T.B. test are required
• Ability to maneuver and support students

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Work is performed in an environment where unusual temperature, noise and hazards are relatively nonexistent. Students may require toileting, feeding and lifting.

PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE: Salary is in accordance with the Paraprofessional Salary Schedule.

Benefits:

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent DayCare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Salary Advancement
• IMRF contribution included in base salary
• 403B

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: The Salary and work year is 181 days and is in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement between the Valley View Council and the Board of Education. A Physical exam and a negative Tuberculosis test are required. FLSA Non-Exempt.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply online at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with resume, current transcripts and three (3) letters of recommendation dated within the last twelve (12) months.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: The deadline for receiving applications is Open Until Filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.