Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group•Aurora, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves serving as a Substitute Teacher and/or Paraprofessional as needed. Key responsibilities include managing classroom behaviors, implementing behavioral programs, maintaining classroom order and safety, and providing general supervision of students. The position requires assisting in the prevention and management of behavioral escalations, identifying and addressing potential disruptions or safety concerns, and responding to emergency situations. Interventions will be provided to students to help them manage their behaviors, requiring the individual to think quickly, independently, and tactfully.

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