Paraprofessional with Student Transportation

United States·GalesburgFull-Timemid

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Job Description As a Paraprofessional with Student Transporation at The Menta Education 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.

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Job Description

As a Paraprofessional with Student Transportation at The Menta Education 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. You will also be responsible for driving a route of students to and from school, using school equipment (van).

Must have Valid Driver's License and be willing to use School Van to transport students before & after school.
Monday-Friday: Hours vary depending on Transportation Route responsibilities: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
No late nights. No weekends. No holidays.
Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off. See Benefits Section.

We provide Paraprofessional Certification & Training.

This job offers consistent 12 Month Calendar compensation, but follows a 10 Month School Calendar.

No late nights. No weekends. No holidays.

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

Transport Students using a School Van before & after school

Valid D.L. w/Passenger Endorsement and "clean" driving record

Certified Paraprofessional is preferred, but not required

Registered Behavior Technician or DSP experience is helpful

Educational background in education, psychology, sociology, human services, kinesiology, sports/sports medicine, or social work 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

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)

At least 23 years of age

In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:

Compensation Information:

https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/

Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category

Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/

Menta Academy Galesburg

The staff at Menta Academy Galesburg will be dedicated to seeing that 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.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education 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 Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.