School Safety & Classroom Support Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group; Galesburg (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Classroom Security Paraprofessional in Galesburg, IL to work with classroom instructors and staff, providing targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom and general support for all students. Responsibilities include academic and social-emotional support, behavior management, reporting concerns, and ensuring classroom safety.

The role offers a 12-month calendar with a 10-month school schedule, no late nights, weekends, or holidays, and

Qualifications

• Security or juvenile justice background is helpful.
• Must have a valid Illinois driver's license with passenger endorsement.
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress and manage classroom behavior.
• Must be at least 23 years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and social-emotional support in the classroom
• 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 escalation in behavior
• Respond to emergency situations
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Skills

Security background

Driver's License with Passenger Endors

Behavior management under stress

Job description

The Menta Education Group is seeking a Classroom Security Paraprofessional in Galesburg, IL to work with classroom instructors and staff, providing targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom and general support for all students. Responsibilities include academic and social-emotional support, behavior management, reporting concerns, and ensuring classroom safety.

The role offers a 12-month calendar with a 10-month school schedule, no late nights, weekends, or holidays, and