1:1 Individual Student Aide Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a 1:1 Individual Student Aide Paraprofessional with The Menta Education Group, you will work with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to an assigned student and general support to students throughout the school. The role serves students across grade levels K–21 in small, self-contained classrooms and is supervised by licensed professional staff. The position is a direct hire with the school, with the opportunity to return in subsequent school years and no annual contract. The work location is 605 S. Albany Ave., Chicago, IL 60612. The schedule is 6:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, following a school calendar. Menta Academy Oak Park, now located in Chicago, provides a personalized learning environment in which students have some voice and choice over what, how, and where they learn. Instruction is tailored through each student's Individual Educational Plan and may involve digital media, group problem-solving, and self-directed learning. The school’s learning spaces are designed to provide structure, consistency, and predictability, with areas for group work, collaboration, and larger-group discussion.

Requirements

At least 23 years of age.
Ability to work with high-risk students with special needs.
Ability to operate tactfully under stress.
Flexibility to adapt to changes in routine.

Nice To Haves

Paraprofessional Certification is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Individually monitor the assigned student and address academic, functional, behavioral, or safety concerns identified in the IEP under the supervision of licensed professional staff.
Prepare and adapt classroom materials and maintain classrooms and materials in good order.
Inform clinical staff of students’ social, emotional, or behavioral concerns.
Implement and maintain behavior program policies and data.
Coordinate and communicate with administration and other staff to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
Fill in as needed and requested throughout the program.
Remain aware of other students in the program to help ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
Attend staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
Report unusual incidents or safety concerns to administration.
Support and promote administrative policies and goals.