Paraprofessional with Student Transportation
Paraprofessional with Student Transportation
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14-06-2025
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Job Description
As a Paraprofessional who provides Student Transportation 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. You will also provide student transportation to and from school using school equipment (van or bus).
Approximate Hours with Paraprofessional shift and transportation route are 7:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. range (depends upon the transportation route) Mon-Fri following a school calendar.
Responsibilities
- Provide Paraprofessional support
- Manage classroom behaviors
- Provide regular before & after school student transportation (to and from school) and also as needed transportation during school hours.
- 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
- Valid Drivers License with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain a Passenger Endorsement
- Preferred but not required CDL-B
- Must be Age 23 or Older
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Paraprofessional Certification is ideal but not required
- Absolutely must be punctual and have good attendance
- Have an established work history of transportation and demonstrated length-of-stay in jobs
- Must have patience and a willingness to work with students that require behavior and emotional support
- Must Have Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
- Pass drug and criminal background screening procedures
Compensation & Benefits
- In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
- Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
- Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:
- Information:
- refer to the Classroom Support section for this positions category.
$17.97 - $27.06 an hour
About Menta Academy North
At Menta Academy North our passionate team is deeply invested in the 3-C Ready ethos focusing on fostering the essential skills for College readiness Career advancement and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner ensuring that every students individual needs are met with precision and care.
Within the walls of Menta Academy North classrooms are alive with the spirit of discovery and achievement. Our active learning environments are carefully crafted to encourage daily educational and behavioral triumphs. Here students dont just learn; they engage with knowledge internalize it and apply it setting the stage for a lifetime of success and continuous improvement.
Students Served: PK-21
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 (Menta) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed sex (including sex stereotypes sex characteristics gender identity and gender expression) color national origin religion age pregnancy or related conditions veteran status sexual orientation disability or any other basis protected under federal state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Mentas office.
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Employment Type
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