Classroom Security Paraprofessional

As a Classroom Security Paraprofessional with The Menta Education Group, you will be responsible for working with classroom instructors and staff to offer targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for all students in the school.

The role involves managing classroom behaviours, reporting behavioural concerns, implementing behavioural program policies, and maintaining classroom order and safety.

Responsibilities:

• Manage classroom behaviours
• Report behavioural concerns of students to appropriate staff
• Implement and maintain behavioural program policies and data
• Maintain classroom order and safety (Security)
• Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting
• Assist in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behaviour
• Maintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be a safety concern and correct and report these conditions
• Respond to emergency situations
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviours
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Qualifications:

• Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress
• Flexibility to change in routines
• At least 23 years of age
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students
• Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary range: USD 17.97-27.06 per-hour-wage
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match

Additional Information: Menta Academy Pekin embodies the principles of the Expanded Menta Method and Trauma-Informed Practices. The academy commits to personalized learning and facilitating current technologies with dedicated educators, creating a warm and understanding environment where students thrive.