Classroom Security Paraprofessional

Menta Group; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking educational organization as a Paraprofessional, where you'll play a vital role in supporting students and enhancing their learning experience. This position involves working closely with classroom instructors to manage behaviors, provide interventions, and ensure a safe and productive environment for all students. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of high-risk special needs students, helping them navigate their educational journey. If you are passionate about education and ready to contribute to a positive school culture, this role offers a rewarding experience in a dynamic setting focused on student success.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

403(b) Investment Options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing classroom behaviors and providing support to students.
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress and flexibility in routines.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom behaviors and maintain order and safety.
• Provide interventions to assist students in managing behaviors.

Skills

Classroom Management

Behavioral Support

Crisis Intervention

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Experience with Special Needs

Tools

Student Van

Job description

Job Description

As a Paraprofessional with The Menta 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.

Location: 14429 S Wallin Dr, Plainfield, IL 60544

Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon-Fri, following a school calendar

Employment Type: Direct Hire employment with benefits and paid benefit time off

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
• 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

• Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
• 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 and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred

Benefits

• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full-time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
• 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits for salaried positions
• 403(b) Investment Options

About Menta Academy Plainfield

Menta Academy Plainfield is a unique concept in therapeutic day schools that uses open spaces to engage students academically through both project-based and traditional academic approaches. The use of technology at school helps to engage students at all skill levels and age groups with the central focus being on 21st century learning, to prepare students for 21st century opportunities.

Positive student outcomes drive the MAP team to engage students in a variety of ways as students have choices in the manner in which they can show and increase their successful progress, determination, and overall grit in an academic and transitional setting. Motivated staff leads to motivated students.

Menta Academy Plainfield is a springboard school that prepares diverse learners for the next steps, whether the end goal is independent living, reintegration, graduation, adult programming, or college. Welcoming students from K-22, MAP is prepared and proud to be a contributing part to student success.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Association Membership and Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with various associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability.