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.

316 E. South St. Nokomis, IL 62075

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

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

Residential Youth Worker experience 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:

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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 Nokomis/Cornerstone Academy and ChrisMont

The ChrisMont RSSP is a collaborative effort of Regional Office of Education #10 involving seven school districts: Nokomis CUSD #22, Taylorville CUSD #3, Hillsboro CUSD #3, Litchfield CUSD #12, Pana CUSD #8, South Fork CUSD #14, Edinburg CUSD #4.

At ChrisMont, we focus on preparing students to be 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. The focus of each child’s educational program is to prepare him or her for next steps in life. Our problem solving model tracks student progress and aligns with scientifically based interventions proven to improve the individual successes of all children.

At Mid-State Cornerstone Academy, the pursuit of our '3-C Ready' vision—to cultivate College, Career, and Citizenship readiness—is at the heart of our educational mandate. We are committed to an educational model that is as unique as the individual needs and developmental stages of each of our students. It's our goal to ensure that every learner is given the tools and support to unlock their fullest potential.

The classrooms at Mid-State Cornerstone Academy are dynamic and interactive, fostering an environment where educational and behavioral milestones are achieved with regularity. We believe that an active learning environment is critical for the cultivation of a young person’s academic and social skills. Our educators are dedicated to daily nurturing these skills, thereby empowering our students to succeed and to become proactive, informed, and responsible members of society.

Students Served: PK-21

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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