Classroom Security Paraprofessional w/Student Transportation
About The Position
As a Classroom Security 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 role involves ensuring classroom order and safety, managing student behaviors, and providing academic and social-emotional support. The position also includes student transportation responsibilities using a school van before and after school. The job offers consistent 12-month calendar compensation but follows a 10-month school calendar, with no late nights, weekends, or holidays. Menta Academy Galesburg is dedicated to helping each child reach their potential in becoming College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.
Requirements
- State of IL PERC Permanent Employee Registration Card is preferred
- At least 23 years of age
- Able to work with high-risk special needs students
- Transport Students using a School Van before & after school
- Valid D.L. w/Passenger Endorsement and "clean" driving record
Nice To Haves
- Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
- Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
- Ability to operate tactfully under stress
- Flexibility to change in routines
Responsibilities
- Provide academic and social-emotional support in the classroom
- 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
- Transport Students using a School Van before & after school
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
- Paraprofessional Certification & Training
- Consistent 12 Month Calendar compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
