Behavioral Support Specialist

23 hours ago


Springfield, Illinois, United States Transforce Full time

Join Our Team as a Paraprofessional with Behavioral Expertise

**Job Summary:**

We are seeking a highly skilled Paraprofessional with Registered Behavior Technician Cert to join our team at Menta Academy Springfield. As a Paraprofessional with Behavioral Expertise, you will play a vital role in supporting students with high-risk special needs in a dynamic and individualized educational setting.

**Responsibilities:**

* Manage classroom behaviors and maintain a safe and respectful learning environment
* Report behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff and implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data
* Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting and assist in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behavior
* Respond to emergency situations and provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
* Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

**Qualifications:**

* Certified Registered Behavior Technician
* Paraprofessional Certification is ideal, but not required (we will help you obtain that)
* Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
* Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
* Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van (No CDL needed) is strongly preferred
* 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 positions
* 403(b) Investment Options

**About Menta Academy Springfield:**

Menta Academy Springfield is anchored by a steadfast commitment to the '3-C Ready' initiative, where our focus is to guide each student toward becoming College, Career, and Citizenship ready. Our educational approach is highly individualized, catering to the unique learning paths and developmental needs that each student presents. We pride ourselves on creating vibrant classrooms that serve as active learning landscapes, where every day is an opportunity for our students to excel academically and socially.

**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.



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