Paraprofessional

2 months ago


North Aurora, United States The Menta Education Group Full time
As a 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.
10 Month School CalendarAges 17-22 Small Self-Contained RoomsHours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., M-F, following a school calendarBenefit Options & Generous Paid Benefit Time OffDirect 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:

  • 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 strongly preferred.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans
  • 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay (if sub-certified)
  • Generous Paid Time Off Benefits 
  • 403(b) Investment Options
About Fox Tech Transition Program
The Fox Tech Transition Program is dedicated to providing a safe platform for young adults, ages 17-22. Our program helps them prepare for their next phase by providing a supportive environment for career exploration, skill development, health and wellness, behavior regulation, and independent living. Facilitators offer personalized real-world experiences to maximize each participant's independence.
Students gradually transition through different placements, practicing new skills and behaviors in a safe environment. The program assesses their skills through hands-on projects and student-led businesses. As students progress, they demonstrate employability skills such as problem solving, effective communication, time-management, self-advocacy, community integration, transportation, adaptive living skills, and related work behaviors.
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.Apply for this job

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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