Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group•Chicago, IL

1d•$18 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

As a 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. 6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago, IL 60638 8:00am-3:30pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)

Requirements

Paraprofessional experience is helpful
Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
Ability to operate tactfully under stress
Flexibility to change in routines
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

Responsibilities

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