The Menta Education Group

Special education school network

Paraprofessional with Student Transportation

Special Education & Learning SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMarion, IL, USA$17.97 - $27.06 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Able to work with students with special needs.
At least 23 years of age.
Valid driver's license.
Good driving record and willingness and ability to drive a student van.
Has or is willing to obtain an Illinois passenger endorsement.

Responsibilities

Work with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom and general support for all students in the school.
Provide student transportation to and from school using school equipment, such as a van or bus.
Manage classroom behaviors.
Report students' behavioral concerns to appropriate staff.
Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data.
Maintain classroom order and safety.
Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting.
Assist in preventing and managing incidents of non-compliance and behavioral escalation.
Monitor for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or create safety concerns, and correct and report those conditions.
Respond to emergency situations.
Provide interventions to help students manage behaviors.

Desired Qualifications

Paraprofessional certification is preferred but not required.
A bachelor's degree in a related discipline such as Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Kinesiology, or Health & Wellness is preferred but not required.
A security or juvenile justice background is helpful.

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

Job Description

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).

5208 Meadowland Parkway Marion, IL 62959

Monday-Friday, following a school calendar

Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms

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

Able to work with Special Needs Students
Paraprofessional Certification preferred, but not required
Preferred but not required; Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline such as Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Kinesiology, Health & Wellness or a related field
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
Valid Driver's License
Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van
Has or is willing to obtain an IL Passenger Endorsement (easily obtainable at the DMV)

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 the Company

The Menta Education Group

Special education school network

The Menta Education Group is best understood as a nonprofit network of special-education schools and programs. School teams use structured, evidence-informed programs for students whose needs are not met in traditional settings. It partners with public systems and families to provide individualized academic, behavioral, and transition support. Teachers, paraprofessionals, clinicians, school leaders, and operations staff deliver and support services. The scope is Menta's education network and not an unrelated mental-health provider.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Aurora, IL
Founded: Not listed

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