Salary Range: 17.97 to 27.06 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)

As a Paraprofessional who provides Student Transportation 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. You will also provide student transportation to and from school, using school equipment (van or bus).

Mon-Fri, No Weekends, following a 10 Month School Calendar

Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract)

Responsibilities

Provide Paraprofessional classroom support
Manage classroom behaviors
Provide regular, before & after school student transportation (to and from school) and also "as needed" transportation during school hours.
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

Valid Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain a Passenger Endorsement
Preferred but not required CDL-B
Must be Age 23 or Older
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Paraprofessional Certification is ideal, but not required
Absolutely must be punctual and have good attendance
Have an established work history of transportation and demonstrated length-of-stay in jobs
Must have patience and a willingness to work with students that require behavior and emotional support
Must Have Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
Pass drug and criminal background screening procedures

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:
Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
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/
Compensation Information:
https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.

Menta Academy Beardstown

1301 Grand Ave Beardstown IL 62618

PK-21 Special Education

The staff at Menta Academy Beardstown is 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.

The Menta Education Group

Paraprofessional with Student Transportation

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