Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional
About The Position
As a Substitute-Certified Paraprofessional with The Menta Group, you will work with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for students throughout the school. The position serves all grade levels K–21 in small, self-contained classrooms with a maximum of 10 students. It follows a 10-month school calendar, with hours of 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. This is direct-hire employment with the school and is intended to continue from one school year to the next, without an annual or short-term contract. At Menta Academy North, the team follows a “3-C Ready” ethos centered on college readiness, career advancement, and conscientious citizenship. The school uses active learning environments and tailors its educational approach to each learner’s developmental trajectory and individual needs. Students served are listed as PK–21.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Substitute Teacher Certificate required.
- At least 23 years of age.
- Able to work with high-risk special needs students.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree ideally in an education-related field, psychology, criminal justice, sociology, social work, health and human services, kinesiology, or a sports, physical education, or recreation-related field.
- 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 and 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, including security.
- Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting.
- Assist in preventing and managing incidents of non-compliance and behavioral escalation.
- Watch for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or create safety concerns, and correct and report those conditions.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Provide interventions to help students manage behaviors.
- Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.
Benefits
- Benefit options and generous paid benefit time off.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
