Classroom Security Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group

Job Location:

Plainfield, IN - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 17 - 27

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

As a 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.

Location: 14429 S Wallin Dr Plainfield IL 60544

Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon-Fri following a school calendar

Direct Hire employment with benefits and paid benefit time off

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 conditionsRespond 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 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

Job DescriptionAs a 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.Location: 14429 S Wallin Dr Plainfield IL 6...