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The Menta Education Group ยท 6 hours ago

Paraprofessional

positionLa Salle, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$17.97/hr - $27.06/hr

The Menta Education Group is a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit focused on providing innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. As a Paraprofessional, you will work with classroom instructors to support students' educational needs and manage classroom behaviors, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment.

EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
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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

Paraprofessional experienceSecurity backgroundJuvenile Justice backgroundOperate tactfullyFlexibility to change routinesWorking with special needs students

Required

Paraprofessional experience is helpful
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
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

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
403(b) retirement plan with an employer match

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/

H1B Sponsorship

The Menta Education Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (4)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian McGowan
CFO
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