1:1 Student Aide

2 months ago

DeKalb, United States The Menta Education Group Full time
As a 1: 1 Aide 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.

Staff Hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M-F, following a school calendar.
Location: DeKalb IL.

Responsibilities:
  • Individually monitor the assigned student addressing academic, functional, behavioral, or safety concerns as noted in the IEP under the supervision of licensed professional staff.
  • Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom; maintain classrooms and materials in good order.
  • Inform clinical staff of social, emotional, or behavioral concerns of students.
  • Implement and maintain behavior program policies and data.
  • Coordinate and communicate with administration and other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
  • Fill in as needed and as requested throughout the program.
  • Have awareness of other students in the program in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
  • Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
  • Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
  • Report any unusual incidents or safety concerns to the administration.
  • Support and promote administrative policies and goals.

Qualifications:
  • Paraprofessional Certification is preferred, but not 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.

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 our School:

The staff at Menta Academy DeKalb is dedicated to seeing 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.

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 The Menta Education Group:

The Menta Group 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.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.

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