Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional
Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional
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23-07-2025
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Job Description
Job Description
As a Bachelors Degree Level 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.
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 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: Bachelors Degree*
- *Bachelors Degree ideally in one of the following disciplines: an 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 requiredSecurity 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 strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
- General Employee Benefits Overview
- Salary Information
- Please refer to the Classroom Support section for this positions category.
About Menta Academy Centralia
At Menta Academy Centralia our dedicated team is committed to empowering students to achieve their fullest potential both in and outside the classroom. While our focus is on preparing them for higher education future careers and responsible citizenship we also recognize the importance of catering to individual learning requirements and fostering developmental growth.
Within our classrooms we cultivate a safe and nurturing environment encouraging students to actively engage and experience daily triumphs. In collaboration with school districts students with disabilities and their families Menta extends its reach to the public and private sectors. Through this collaboration we provide highly personalized and intensive services aiming to empower youth with disabilities to maximize their employment opportunities foster independence and facilitate their full inclusion into society.
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.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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