Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group•Waukegan, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute-Certified Paraprofessional works with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support to students throughout the school. The role serves students in grades K–21 in small, self-contained classrooms of no more than 10 students and follows a 10-month school calendar. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, following the school calendar. This is direct-hire employment with the school and is intended to continue from one school year to the next, with no annual or short-term contract. The position may require substitute teaching and paraprofessional duties, classroom behavior management, implementation of behavioral programs, student supervision, and responding to incidents and emergencies. The school describes its approach as focused on College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship, with active learning environments designed to meet students’ individual developmental needs. The listed pay range is $17.97–$27.06 per hour. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. Benefit options and paid benefit time off are also noted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Substitute Teacher Certificate required.
At least 23 years of age.
Able to work with high-risk special-needs students.
Good driving record and willingness and ability to drive a student van are strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in an education-related field, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Health & Human Services, Kinesiology, or a sports, physical education, or recreation-related field is ideal.
Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful.
Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
Good driving record and willingness and ability to drive a student van are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Substitute teach as needed.
Act as a paraprofessional as needed.
Manage classroom behaviors.
Report student behavioral concerns to appropriate staff.
Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data.
Maintain classroom order and safety.
Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting.
Help prevent and manage incidents of non-compliance and behavioral escalation.
Stay alert to problems that may disrupt instruction or create a safety concern, and correct and report those conditions.
Respond to emergency situations.
Provide interventions to help students manage behaviors.
Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.