Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

Lever, Inc.; Beardstown (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Menta Education Group is seeking a Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional/ Substitute Teacher to support classroom instructors and staff with targeted teaching and student support. This is a direct hire for the school year with a 10-month calendar and a 7:30-3:00 schedule, Mon-Fri.

Responsibilities include substitute teaching, managing behaviors, and reporting concerns. Strong emphasis on classroom safety and student interventions for PK-21 levels in small self-contained rooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Substitute Teacher Certificate required.
• Background in security or juvenile justice helpful.
• Military veterans encouraged to apply.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students.
• Good driving record and willingness to drive student van preferred.

Responsibilities

• Substitute Teach as needed; act as a paraprofessional as needed.
• 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 prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behavior.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide interventions to students to help manage behaviors.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Substitute Teacher Certificate

Job description

Job Description

As a Bachelor's Degree Level (Substitute Teacher Certified) 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.

7:30-3:00 pm, Mon-Fri

10 Month School Calendar

Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max)

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

Responsibilities

• Substitute Teach as needed; Act as a Paraprofessional as needed
• 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 conditionsRespond to emergency situations
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's Degree*
• *Bachelor's Degree ideally in one of the following disciplines: an Education-related field, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Health & Human Services, Kinesiology or a Sports or Physical Education/Recreation related field
• Substitute Teacher Certificate is requiredSecurity or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
• At least 23 years of age
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students
• Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred

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.

$17.97 - $27.06 an hour

Menta Academy Beardstown

1301 Grand AveBeardstownIL 62618

PK-21 Special Education

The staff at Menta Academy Beardstown 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.

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.