Classroom Behavior & Safety Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group; Wilson (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO (paid time off)

403(b) retirement plan with employer 4

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom instructors and staff in delivering targeted teaching and student support in a K–21 setting. This 10-month calendar role runs 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with benefits and a direct hire path for each school year.

You will help manage behaviors, report concerns, enforce behavioral policies, and supervise students, ensuring safety and smooth daily operations within the school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree encouraged, 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.
• Good driving record; willingness to drive student van preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Maintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or safety and report them.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors.
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.

Skills

Behavior management

Student support

Flexibility under stress

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Services, Kinesiology, Health or related fields

Job description

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom instructors and staff in delivering targeted teaching and student support in a K–21 setting. This 10-month calendar role runs 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with benefits and a direct hire path for each school year.

You will help manage behaviors, report concerns, enforce behavioral policies, and supervise students, ensuring safety and smooth daily operations within the school environment.