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Paraprofessional with CNA

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Pay
$17.97–$27.06/hour
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Galesburg, IL
Education
Certificate

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#15 of 51
$840/mo+1% vs US avg
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194 mild days0 hot · 109 cold
Income tax
#24 of 51
4.95% top rateIllinois

What you need

  • Certified CNA certification required
  • Experience with high-risk special needs students
  • Minimum age 23 yrs
  • Clean driving record for student transport
  • Security or juvenile justice background preferred

What you'll do

  • Provide CNA medical assistance to special needs students
  • Manage classroom behaviors and implement behavioral programs
  • Supervise students and maintain classroom safety
  • Respond to emergencies and behavioral escalations
  • Report concerns and maintain behavioral data
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.
 
Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar
 

Responsibilities

  • Provide CNA Support to special needs students/Medical Assistance
  • 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

  • Certified CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
  • Able to work with high-risk special needs students
  • Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
  • Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is preferred
  • Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
  • Ability to operate tactfully under stress
  • Flexibility to change in routines
  • At least 23 years of age
    •  

    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/
    • Menta Academy Galesburg

    The staff at Menta Academy Galesburg will be 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.

    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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