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 behaviorsReport behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staffImplement and maintain behavioral program policies and dataMaintain classroom order and safety (Security)Provide general supervision of students inside the school settingAssist in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behaviorMaintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be a safety concern and correct and report these conditions Respond to emergency situationsProvide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviorsThink 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 fieldSubstitute Teacher Certificate is required Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpfulMilitary Veterans are encouraged to applyAt least 23 years of ageAble to work with high-risk special needs studentsGood 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: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: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/Compensation Information:https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.
