Paraprofessional with Registered Behavior Technician Cert (RBT)

The Menta Group; Beardstown (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Paraprofessional with RBT certification to support teachers and students in a therapeutic day school setting. Start date is August 2025, with responsibilities including classroom management and support for special needs students. Ideal candidates hold relevant certifications and can work effectively in stressful situations.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage classroom behaviors and report concerns.
• Must be 23 years of age or older.
• Operation of student van preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teachers and manage classroom behaviors.
• Assist in preventing and managing incidents of behavior.
• Maintain classroom order and report any safety concerns.

Skills

Classroom management

Behavioral interventions

Flexibility

Crisis intervention

Education

Certified Registered Behavior Technician

Paraprofessional Certification (not required)

Job description

Job Description

As a Paraprofessional w/RBT 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.

Therapeutic day school opening in August 2025

7:30-3:00 pm, Mon-Fri

10 Month School Calendar

Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max)

Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract)

Responsibilities

• Provide Paraprofessional & RBT Support
• 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

Qualifications

• Certified Registered Behavior Technician
• Paraprofessional Certification is ideal, but not required (we will help you obtain that)
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
• Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van (No CDL needed) is strongly preferred.
• 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

Compensation & 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:
• General Employee Benefits Overview
• Salary Information
• Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category

Opening Fall 2025: Menta Academy Beardstown

1301 Grand AveBeardstownIL 62618

PK-21 Special Education

The staff at Menta Academy Beardstown 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.