Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

As a Paraprofessional with The Menta Education 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.

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, providing 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:

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Ideally in one of the following disciplines: 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
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students
• Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary: USD 17.97-27.06 per hour
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 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.