1:1 Individual Student Aide
Woodstock, IL
Classroom Support – Teacher Assistants /
Full-Time /
On-site
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
Staff Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. M-F, following a school calendar
Location: Woodstock IL
Responsibilities
- Individually monitor the assigned student addressing academic, functional, behavioral, or safety concerns as noted in the IEP under the supervision of licensed professional staff.
- Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom; maintain classrooms and materials in good order.
- Inform clinical staff of social, emotional, or behavioral concerns of students.
- Implement and maintain behavior program policies and data.
- Coordinate and communicate with administration and other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
- Fill in as needed and as requested throughout the program.
- Have awareness of other students in the program in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
- Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
- Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
- Report any unusual incidents or safety concerns to the administration.
- Support and promote administrative policies and goals.
Qualifications
- Paraprofessional Certification is preferred, but not required
- 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
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
