Classroom Security Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education group seeks a dedicated Paraprofessional to support classroom instructors and provide behavioral interventions to high-risk students. This role involves managing classroom order, maintaining safety, and working closely with students to foster their academic and behavioral growth. Candidates with backgrounds in sociology or psychology are encouraged to apply, along with military veterans.

Qualifications

• Security or Juvenile Justice background preferred.
• Military Veterans encouraged to apply.
• Minimum age of 23 years.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom behaviors and implement safety protocols.
• Provide behavioral interventions and report concerns appropriately.
• Supervise students and respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Ability to work with high-risk, special needs students

Flexibility to adapt routines

Tact and independence under stress

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

As a Paraprofessional with The Menta Group, you will work with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to students, as well as general support for all students in the school.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom behaviors
• Report behavioral concerns to appropriate staff
• Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data
• Maintain classroom order and safety
• Supervise students inside the school setting
• Assist in preventing and managing incidents of non-compliance or escalation
• Monitor for potential safety or disruption issues, report and correct these conditions, and respond to emergencies
• Provide behavioral interventions to students
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Qualifications

• Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
• Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Services, Kinesiology, Health, or related fields is encouraged but not required
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress
• Flexibility to adapt routines
• Minimum age of 23 years
• Ability to work with high-risk, special needs students
• Good driving record; willingness and ability to drive student van is preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Details about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• General Employee Benefits Overview
• Salary Information
• Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.

About Menta Academy North

At Menta Academy North, our team is invested in fostering skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and Citizenship. We tailor our educational approach to meet each student's individual needs, ensuring personalized support and development.

Classrooms are vibrant environments of discovery and achievement, designed to promote educational and behavioral success. Students engage actively with learning, internalizing knowledge for lifelong success.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations and Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members of organizations such as CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, among others, focusing on education for children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group is committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected status. Assistance in application processes is available upon request.