Description
As a Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional with The Menta Group, you will work closely with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for all students in the school.
The Menta Academy North follows a 10-month school calendar and hires for all grade levels from K-21, focusing on small self-contained rooms with a maximum of 10 students. The working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, following the school calendar. This is a direct hire employment opportunity with the school, allowing for continuous employment year after year without the need for annual or short-term contracts.
Responsibilities
- Substitute teach as needed and act as a paraprofessional
- Manage classroom behaviors and report any behavioral concerns to the appropriate staff
- Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data
- Maintain classroom order and safety, providing general supervision of students
- Assist in preventing and managing incidents of non-compliance and escalation in behavior
- Respond to emergency situations and provide interventions to help manage student behaviors
- Think quickly, independently, and tactfully in various situations
Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Ideally in an Education-related field, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Health & Human Services, Kinesiology, or a Sports or Physical Education/Recreation related field
- Substitute Teacher Certificate is required
- Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
- Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
- At least 23 years of age
- Ability to work with high-risk special needs students
- Good driving record and willingness to drive a student van is strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: USD 17.97-27.06 per hour
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match