Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

Menta; Gillespie (IL); On-site; USD 1,929,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO (paid time off)

403(b) retirement plan with employer 


Job summary

Menta Education Group in Gillespie, IL is seeking a Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional to work with classroom instructors and staff, offering targeted teaching support and general supervision for students across PK-21.

This direct hire role requires a Substitute Teacher Certificate, a willingness to drive a student van, and the ability to handle high‑risk special needs students. Hours are 7:30am–3:00pm CT, Monday–Friday, following the school calendar, at 904 N Hard Rd, Gillespie, IL 62033.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Substitute Teacher Certificate required
• Military veterans encouraged to apply
• At least 23 years of age
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students
• Good driving record and willing to drive student van preferred

Responsibilities

• Substitute teaching as needed
• Assist instructors and staff with targeted teaching
• Manage classroom behaviors and safety
• Report behavioral concerns to staff
• Implement and maintain behavioral program policies
• Provide general supervision of students
• Respond to emergencies and incidents
• Assist in prevention and management of misbehavior
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Skills

Classroom management

Behavior reporting

Interventions

Student supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education/related field

Job description

Job Description

As a Bachelor's Degree Level 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.

904 N HardRd,Gillespie,IL62033

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)

• 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 conditions
• Respond to emergency situations
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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 and 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:
• 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 Gillespie

904 N Hard Road, Gillespie, IL 62033

PK-21 Special Education

The staff at Menta Academy Gillespie 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.

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.