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The Menta Education Group · 5 months ago

Paraprofessional K-8

positionJoliet, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry Level

The Menta Education Group is dedicated to fostering educational success for students with special needs, and they are seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom instructors and provide targeted assistance to students. The role involves managing classroom behaviors, ensuring safety, and implementing behavioral programs to create a conducive learning environment.

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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

Qualification

ISBE Paraprofessional CertificationOperate tactfully under stressFlexibility to change in routinesSpecial needs studentsDriving record

Required

ISBE Paraprofessional (PARA) Certification is 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

Preferred

Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van

Company

The Menta Education Group

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The Menta Group operates 26 programs and 18 schools in Illinois and Arizona.
dateFounded in 1973
location
North Aurora, Illinois, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://menta.com/

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian McGowan
CFO
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