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Bachelor's Degree Level ParaprofessionalThe Menta Education Group • Plainfield, IL, US
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Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group • Plainfield, IL, US
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Job Description

Job Description
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.

Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar
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: Bachelor's Degree*
  • *Bachelor's 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 required Security 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:
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's 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: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
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 Menta’s office.
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