Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional
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Job Location:
Waukegan, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 17 - 27
Posted on:
23 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Substitute-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 K-21 Small Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M-F following a school calendar
Benefit Options & Generous Paid Benefit Time Off!
Direct Hire Employment with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract no short term 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
