As a Bachelors Degree Level (Substitute Teacher Certified) Paraprofessional with The Menta 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.
10 Month School Calendar
Hiring for All Grade Levels K21 Small SelfContained Rooms
Benefit Options & Generous Paid Benefit Time Off!
Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract)
Responsibilities
Substitute Teach as needed; Act as a Paraprofessional as needed
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 noncompliance 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 conditionsRespond to emergency situations
Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
Think quickly independently and tactfully
Qualifications
Required: Bachelors Degree*
*Bachelors Degree ideally in one of the following disciplines: an Educationrelated field Psychology Criminal Justice Sociology Social Work Health & Human Services Kinesiology or a Sports or Physical Education/Recreation related field
Substitute Teacher Certificate is requiredSecurity or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
At least 23 years of age
Able to work with highrisk special needs students
Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred
Benefits
Benefit options include: Medical Dental Vision and Supplemental Insurance Programs
Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
10 Month School Position with 12 Month SemiMonthly Pay
Generous Paid Time Off Benefitsfor salaried employees
403(b) Investment Options
Opening Fall 2025: Menta Academy Nixa
109 N Main St. Nixa MO 65714
PK21 Special Education
The staff at Menta Academy Nixa will be dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3C Ready: College Ready Career Ready and Citizenship Ready.
Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.
Students Served: PK21
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC CASE Autism Speaks ASBA AAPSEC AASA CCSSO SEAA ASCD and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed sex color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and noncertified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district office.
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.