Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional with Student Transportation

Menta; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer‑M

Job summary

Menta Education Group in Galesburg, IL seeks a Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional to support classroom instructors and help students succeed. This role includes transportation duties and daily supervision of students.

The position emphasizes safety, behavior management, and collaboration with staff. A substitute teaching certification and a valid driver's license are required, with no late nights, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to obtain Substitute Teacher Certification.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; willing to drive school van.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teaching as needed in classrooms.
• Manage classroom behaviors.
• Report behavioral concerns to staff.
• Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data.
• Maintain classroom order and safety and provide supervision of students.
• Respond to emergencies in school settings.
• Provide interventions to help manage student behaviors.
• Think quickly, independently and tactfully.
• Transport students using a school van before and after school.

Skills

Behavior management

Student supervision

Emergency response

Quick thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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.

• Ability to obtain Substitute Teacher Certification


• Must have Valid Driver's License and be willing to use School Van to transport students before & after school.


• No late nights. No weekends. No holidays.

Monday-Friday: Hours vary depending on Transportation Route responsibilities: 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off. See Benefits Section.

• 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


• Transport Students using a School Van before & after school


• Valid D.L. w/Passenger Endorsement and \"clean\" driving record


• 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

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 Galesburg

The staff at Menta Academy Galesburg will be 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.