Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group•Gillespie, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional with The Menta Education 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. This is a direct hire position with our school, offering the opportunity to return school year after school year without an annual contract. The role serves all grade levels K-21 in small, self-contained rooms.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Substitute Teacher Certificate is required
At least 23 years of age
Able to work with high-risk special needs students

Nice To Haves

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
Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred

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