1:1 Student Aide & Classroom Support (Special Needs)

The Menta Education Group; Nokomis (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer-m

Employer match

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is hiring a 1:1 Individual Student Aide Paraprofessional to support classroom instructors and students across grade levels. You will prepare materials, monitor students, and help implement behavior programs under licensed staff supervision.

Based in Nokomis, IL, this is a direct-hire, school-year role with daily hours 8:00am-3:30pm CT, Monday to Friday, following the school calendar. Competitive pay and benefits included.

Qualifications

• Paraprofessional Certification is preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress.
• Flexibility to adapt to routine changes.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students.

Responsibilities

• Individually monitor the assigned student addressing academic, functional, behavioral, or safety concerns as noted in the IEP under supervision of licensed staff.
• Prepare and adapt materials for classroom use; 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 to ensure consistent application of the program.
• Fill in as needed throughout the program.
• Be aware of other students in the program to ensure consistent application of the program.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and records.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
• Report unusual incidents or safety concerns to administration.
• Support and promote administrative policies and goals.

Skills

Paraprofessional Cert

Tactful under stress

Flexible routines

Age 23+

High-risk students

Job description

The Menta Education Group is hiring a 1:1 Individual Student Aide Paraprofessional to support classroom instructors and students across grade levels. You will prepare materials, monitor students, and help implement behavior programs under licensed staff supervision.

Based in Nokomis, IL, this is a direct-hire, school-year role with daily hours 8:00am-3:30pm CT, Monday to Friday, following the school calendar. Competitive pay and benefits included.