Description
As a 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.
Staff Hours: Vary based on transportation route. Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar.
Responsibilities
- Manage classroom behaviors
- Report behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff
- Implement and maintain behavioral 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 behavior
- 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 behaviors
- Think quickly, independently, and tactfully
Qualifications
- Able to work with high-risk special needs students
- Paraprofessional, Mental Health, Security, or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
- Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is required (NO CDL Needed)
- Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
- Ability to operate tactfully under stress
- Flexibility to change in routines
- At least 23 years of age
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: USD 17.97-27.06 per-hour-wage
- Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
Additional Information
- Menta Academy Bourbonnais is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education as a nonpublic educational facility for special education students in kindergarten through age 22.
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