Student Transportation & Classroom Support Pro

The Menta Education Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Education Group seeks a Paraprofessional to support students in the classroom and provide safe transportation to and from school in Waukegan, IL. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to deliver targeted teaching and student support.

The role runs approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, following the school calendar, with responsibilities including behavior support, supervision, and safeguarding students during transit.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain a Passenger Endorsement.
• CDL-B is preferred but not required.
• Must be Age 23 or Older.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Paraprofessional Certification is ideal, but not required.
• Absolutely must be punctual and have good attendance.
• Have an established work history of transportation and demonstrated length-of-stay in jobs.
• Must have patience and a willingness to work with students that require behavior and emotional support.
• Must Have Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Pass drug and criminal background screening procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide Paraprofessional support.
• Manage classroom behaviors.
• Provide regular, before & after school student transportation (to and from school) and also "as needed" transportation during school hours.
• 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 conditions.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors.
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.

Skills

Driver's license

Passenger endorsement

CDL-B (optional)

Age 23+

High school diploma

Paraprofessional certification

Punctuality

Motor vehicle record

Drug screening

Criminal background check

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

The Menta Education Group seeks a Paraprofessional to support students in the classroom and provide safe transportation to and from school in Waukegan, IL. You will collaborate with teachers and staff to deliver targeted teaching and student support.

The role runs approximately 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays, following the school calendar, with responsibilities including behavior support, supervision, and safeguarding students during transit.