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Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

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Pay
$17.97–$27.06/hour
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Chicago, IL
Education
Bachelor's

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What you need

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Substitute teacher certificate required
  • Work with high-risk special needs students
  • At least 23 yrs of age
  • Drive student van; good driving record

What you'll do

  • Substitute teach and act as paraprofessional as needed
  • Manage classroom behaviors
  • Implement and maintain behavioral program policies
  • Maintain classroom order and safety
  • Respond to emergency situations
Job Description
 
As a Bachelor's Degree Level 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)

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

    • Qualifications

  • Required: Bachelor's Degree* 
  • *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
  • Substitute Teacher Certificate is required Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
  • Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
  • 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
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    Compensation & Benefits

  • In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.
  • Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.  For more information visit:https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
    • About Menta Academy Midway

    Menta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a learning environment that fosters individualization and planning. The program provides support for English and non-English speaking children with disabilities by focusing on the whole child in their native language. Collaborative and data-based problem-solving approaches are utilized to develop appropriate interventions and progress monitoring.

    The classrooms integrate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model developed by Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication systems, and sensory supports are thoughtfully integrated to optimize student success.

    Midway serves students in grades K-12 and those transitioning from school to life ages 18-21. Disabilities served include autism, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities.


    Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

    The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law.   Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

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