11 Individual Student Aide Paraprofessional
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Job Location:
Plainfield, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 17 - 27
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
As a 1:1 Aide 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
Staff Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. M-F following a school calendar
Responsibilities
- Individually monitor the assigned student addressing academic functional behavioral or safety concerns as noted in the IEP under the supervision of licensed professional staff.
- Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom; maintain classrooms and materials in good order.
- Inform clinical staff of social emotional or behavioral concerns of students.
- Implement and maintain behavior program policies and data.
- Coordinate and communicate with administration and other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
- Fill in as needed and as requested throughout the program.
- Have awareness of other students in the program in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
- Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
- Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
- Report any unusual incidents or safety concerns to the administration.
- Support and promote administrative policies and goals.
Qualifications
- Paraprofessional Certification is preferred but not required
- 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
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 Plainfield
Menta Academy Plainfield is a unique concept in therapeutic day schools that uses open spaces to engage students academically through both project-based and traditional academic approaches. The use of technology at school helps to engage students at all skill levels and age groups with the central focus being on 21st century learning to prepare students for 21st century opportunities. The modern and colorful setting simulates the hustle collaboration and mobility of a real world workplace in a small package.
Positive student outcomes drive the MAP team to engage students in a variety of ways as students have choices in the manner in which they can show and increase their successful progress determination and overall grit in an academic and transitional setting. Motivated staff leads to motivated students.
The team at Menta Academy Plainfield comes from a wide range of amazingly diverse backgrounds and life paths. Their experiences in the real world are used to design a rich curriculum that is not only authentic but also applicable to life and the staff at MAP teaches skills for life. The care that goes into our planning caters to the entire student as an individual in academics and in social/emotional health. We have the energy!
Menta Academy Plainfield is a springboard school that prepares diverse learners for the next steps whether the end goal is independent living reintegration graduation adult programming or college. Welcoming students from K-22 MAP is prepared and proud to be a contributing part to student success.
Students Served: PK-21
Professional Association Membership and Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC CASE Autism Speaks ISBA IAPSEC IASA ISBA AASA CCSSO IAASE 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
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- 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.
