Paraprofessional with Registered Behavior Technician Cert (RBT)

The Menta Group; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic education team as a Paraprofessional at The Menta Group in Woodstock, IL. This role supports classroom instructors and promotes positive student behaviors. You'll engage with students to provide essential support, ensuring a safe and effective learning environment, making a positive impact in their lives.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage behavior and provide support in classrooms.
• Certification as a Behavior Technician or willingness to obtain it.
• Experience with high-risk special needs students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage classroom behaviors and provide supervision.
• Implement behavioral policies and data collection.
• Respond to emergency situations and support students.

Skills

Classroom Management

Behavior Intervention

Flexibility

Education

Certified Registered Behavior Technician

Paraprofessional Certification

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.

Woodstock, IL.

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

Immediate Start is available

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 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)
• Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
• 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
• Pease refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.

Menta Academy Woodstockserves grades PK – 12+ and is 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.

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.

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.