Classroom Security Paraprofessional
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Job Location:
Centralia, WA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 17 - 27
Posted on:
09-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Classroom Security 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
- 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
- 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:
- Compensation Information:
- refer to the Classroom Support section for this positions category.
- 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: - $27.06 an hour
About The Menta Group
The Menta Group has evolved into a dynamic responsive multi-state education non-profit operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected suspended or expelled.
The Menta Groups mission is To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Menta brings a framework of educational practices that have been designed and are supported through evidence based practices. Mentas collaborative process with various school and community stakeholders has resulted in programs designed to educate support challenge empower and celebrate students who present with a range of academic social and emotional needs. At the beginning of a students experience with Menta a collaborative meeting is held that includes the student significant people in their lives Menta staff and other professionals as appropriate. During that meeting a comprehensive assessment of the students past present and future desires is used to establish a student centered plan (MAP) that serves as a foundation of the students Menta programming. A guiding principle of Menta is we do not give up while also holding our students and staff to high expectations. The educational offerings at a Menta program provides students with a quality education that is designed to nurture and enhance the skills and maturity needed to meet the challenges of being productive adults and citizens in a rapidly changing 21st century world.
Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
The Menta 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 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 non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.
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 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:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- Campaigns
- Client Server
- Admin Support
- LNG
- Document Management
About Company
Discover an inclusive special education curriculum at The Menta Group. We empower special needs students to have a brighter future.
