Job Description

As a 1:1 Individual Student Aide Paraprofessional with 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.

3700 Wabash Ave Springfield, IL 62711

7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar

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

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

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

Compensation & Benefits

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.