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Paraprofessional

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Pay
$17.97–$27.06/hour
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Marion, IL
Level
Mid

Marion, IL at a glance

Rent
#15 of 51
$750/mo+1% vs US avg
Weather
#22 of 51
146 mild days80 hot · 56 cold
Income tax
#24 of 51
4.95% top rateIllinois

What you need

  • At least 23 yrs old
  • Experience with high-risk special needs students
  • Good driving record; willing to drive van
  • Paraprofessional experience preferred
  • Security or juvenile justice background preferred

What you'll do

  • Manage classroom behaviors and maintain safety
  • Report behavioral concerns to staff
  • Implement behavioral program policies and data
  • Supervise students and prevent escalation
  • Respond to emergencies and provide interventions
Job Description
 
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.
 
5208 Meadowland Parkway Marion, IL 62959
7:30am-3:00pm 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

  • 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

  • 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

    • 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 Our School
     
    The staff at Menta Academy Marion is dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.
     
    Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.
     
    Professional Associations and/or Partnerships
     
    The Menta 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 Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district office.

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