Classroom Security Paraprofessional

As a Classroom Security Paraprofessional with The Menta Education Group, you will work 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 role involves managing classroom behaviors, reporting behavioral concerns, implementing behavioral program policies, maintaining classroom order and safety, providing general supervision of students, assisting in the prevention and management of incidents, and responding to emergency situations.

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:

• 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:

• The salary range for this position is USD 17.97-27.06 per hour
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.