Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional
La Salle, IL
Classroom Support – Teacher Assistants /
Full-Time /
On-site
Job Description
As a Substitute-Certified 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
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
- Substitute Teach as needed; Act as a Paraprofessional as needed
- 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
- Required: Bachelor's Degree*
- Bachelor's Degree ideally in one of the following disciplines: an Education-related field, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Health & Human Services, Kinesiology or a Sports or Physical Education/Recreation related field
- Substitute Teacher Certificate is required Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
- Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
- 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 required (NO CDL Needed)
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 The Menta Group
The Menta Group has evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.
The Menta Group’s mission is “To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.” Menta brings a framework of educational practices that have been designed and are supported through evidence based practices. Menta’s collaborative process with various school and community stakeholders has resulted in programs designed to educate, support, challenge, empower and celebrate students who present with a range of academic, social and emotional needs. At the beginning of a student’s experience with Menta, a collaborative meeting is held that includes the student, significant people in their lives, Menta staff and other professionals as appropriate. During that meeting, a comprehensive assessment of the student’s past, present and future desires is used to establish a student centered plan (MAP) that serves as a foundation of the student’s Menta programming. A guiding principle of Menta is ‘we do not give up’, while also holding our students and staff to high expectations. The educational offerings at a Menta program provides students with a quality education that is designed to nurture and enhance the skills and maturity needed to meet the challenges of being productive adults and citizens in a rapidly changing 21st century world.
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.
About Menta Academy La Salle
Menta Academy La Salle is a beacon of personalized education where every student's success is the center of our universe. Our educators are committed to the '3-C Ready' framework, meticulously crafting a path for students to be College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. This guiding principle is at the forefront of our curriculum, ensuring that each learner is not just prepared for the next step in their education or career but also primed to be an informed, active member of society.
Our learning spaces buzz with innovation and inspiration, as we believe that an active classroom is the bedrock of effective learning. Interactive and adaptive teaching methods are employed to foster a deep, enduring understanding of subject matter. We challenge our students with real-world problems and collaborative projects that sharpen their intellect and social skills, ensuring they are well-equipped for both academic endeavors and the workforce.
Cultivating a supportive and stimulating environment is key to our philosophy. At Menta Academy La Salle, we nurture not only the intellectual growth of our students but also their emotional and social development. Our holistic approach to education is designed to produce well-rounded individuals who value diversity, practice empathy, and lead with integrity. We take immense pride in guiding our students toward a future where they can confidently assert their place in the world, ready to achieve their dreams and impact society positively.
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.
