Paraprofessional with Student Transportation

United States·WoodstockFull-Timemid

OtherEducation & TrainingParaprofessionalTeaching Assistant

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As a Paraprofessional who provides Student Transportation 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.

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OtherEducation & TrainingParaprofessionalTeaching Assistant

10 Month School Calendar/Summer work available

Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms

Hours: School Hours, M-F, following a school calendar

Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract)

Use school transportation equipment (van or bus) to transport students to and from school

Within the Classroom: 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

Valid Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain a Passenger Endorsement

Preferred but not required CDL-B

Must be Age 23 or Older

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Paraprofessional Certification is ideal, but not required

Absolutely must be punctual and have good attendance

Have an established work history of transportation and demonstrated length-of-stay in jobs

Must have patience and a willingness to work with students that require behavior and emotional support

Must Have Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

Pass drug and criminal background screening procedures

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:

Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:

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/

Compensation Information:

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

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

Menta Academy Woodstock serves grades PK – 12+ and is 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.

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.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

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.