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Paraprofessional with Student Transport

mentaBusiness & Finance
Pay
$17.97–$27.06/hour
Work mode
On-site
Full Time
Location
Plainfield, IL
Level
Mid

Plainfield, IL at a glance

Rent
#15 of 51
$2,670/mo+1% vs US avg
Weather
#22 of 51
190 mild days0 hot · 111 cold
Income tax
#24 of 51
4.95% top rateIllinois

What you need

  • At least 23 yrs old
  • Valid driving record; drive student van
  • Comfort working with high-risk special needs students
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing routines

What you'll do

  • Manage classroom behaviors and maintain order
  • Report behavioral concerns to appropriate staff
  • Implement and maintain behavioral program policies
  • Provide interventions to assist student behavior
  • Respond to emergency situations
Job Description
 
As a Paraprofessional with Student Transporation at 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.  You will also be responsible for driving a route of students to and from school, using school equipment (van).
 
 
Approximate Hours, depending on route, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday-Friday, Following a 10-Month School Calendar
 
 
 

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

  • Certfied Paraprofessional is preferred, but not required
  • Registered Behavior Technician or DSP experience is helpful
  • Educational background in education, psychology, sociology, human services, kinesiology, sports/sports medicine, or social work 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
  • Able to work with high-risk special needs students
  • Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is required (NO CDL Needed)
  • 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/
    • About Menta Academy Plainfield

    Menta Academy Plainfield is a unique concept in therapeutic day schools that uses open spaces to engage students academically through both project-based and traditional academic approaches. The use of technology at school helps to engage students at all skill levels and age groups with the central focus being on 21st century learning, to prepare students for 21st century opportunities. The modern and colorful setting simulates the hustle, collaboration, and mobility of a real world workplace, in a small package.

    Positive student outcomes drive the MAP team to engage students in a variety of ways as students have choices in the manner in which they can show and increase their successful progress, determination, and overall grit in an academic and transitional setting. Motivated staff leads to motivated students.

    The team at Menta Academy Plainfield comes from a wide range of amazingly diverse backgrounds and life paths. Their experiences in the real world are used to design a rich curriculum that is not only authentic, but also applicable to life and the staff at MAP teaches skills for life. The care that goes into our planning caters to the entire student as an individual, in academics and in social/emotional health. We have the energy!

    Menta Academy Plainfield is a springboard school that prepares diverse learners for the next steps, whether the end goal is independent living, reintegration, graduation, adult programming, or college. Welcoming students from K-22, MAP is prepared and proud to be a contributing part to student success.

    Students Served: PK-21

    Professional Association Membership and Partnerships

    The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ISBA, IAPSEC, IASA, ISBA, AASA, CCSSO, IAASE, 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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