The Menta Group
Paraprofessional
The Menta Group, Aurora, Illinois, United States, 60503
Job Description
As a Paraprofessional with The Menta 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.
10 Month School Calendar
Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar
Benefit Options & Generous Paid Benefit Time Off!
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
* 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
Benefits
* Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs* Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.* 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay* Generous Paid Time Off Benefits for salaried employees* 403(b) Investment Options
About C.O.R.E. Academy
At C.O.R.E. Academy (Cultivating an Optimal and Rigorous Education), our devoted and caring staff invests in guiding each child toward the pinnacle of 3-C Readiness: College, Career, and Citizenship. C.O.R.E. has educational services designed to cater to developmental milestones and individual learning nuances for each and every one of our students.
Within our interactive classrooms, we create a vibrant atmosphere for active learning from K through Post High School. With an unwavering commitment to standing by every child, providing the support and resources they need to overcome challenges, achieve academic success, make a lasting impact on their communities, and unlock their full potential. From the beginning, our mission has been to help shape a society where all youth can be successful.
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 application for any opening should contact the district office.
As a Paraprofessional with The Menta 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.
10 Month School Calendar
Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar
Benefit Options & Generous Paid Benefit Time Off!
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
* 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
Benefits
* Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs* Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.* 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay* Generous Paid Time Off Benefits for salaried employees* 403(b) Investment Options
About C.O.R.E. Academy
At C.O.R.E. Academy (Cultivating an Optimal and Rigorous Education), our devoted and caring staff invests in guiding each child toward the pinnacle of 3-C Readiness: College, Career, and Citizenship. C.O.R.E. has educational services designed to cater to developmental milestones and individual learning nuances for each and every one of our students.
Within our interactive classrooms, we create a vibrant atmosphere for active learning from K through Post High School. With an unwavering commitment to standing by every child, providing the support and resources they need to overcome challenges, achieve academic success, make a lasting impact on their communities, and unlock their full potential. From the beginning, our mission has been to help shape a society where all youth can be successful.
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 application for any opening should contact the district office.