Student Transportation Paraprofessional (Mon-Fri, 10-Month)

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

Job summary

The Menta Education Group, Beardstown, IL, is seeking a Paraprofessional who provides Student Transportation and classroom support. The role requires driving a school vehicle and assisting in behavioral support within PK-21 settings.

Mon-Fri with no weekends, following a 10-month school calendar, direct hire with yearly renewal by the school. Compensation ranges from $17.97 to $27.06 per hour, with full benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain a Passenger Endorsement.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Paraprofessional Certification is ideal, but not required.
• 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 willingness to work with students that require behavior and emotional support.
• Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Pass drug and criminal background screening procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide Paraprofessional classroom 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 with Passenger Endors

CDL-B (preferred)

Age 23 or older

Patience with students

Punctual & good attendance

Transportation experience

Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record

Drug and criminal background check

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Paraprofessional Certification (ideal)

Job description

The Menta Education Group, Beardstown, IL, is seeking a Paraprofessional who provides Student Transportation and classroom support. The role requires driving a school vehicle and assisting in behavioral support within PK-21 settings.

Mon-Fri with no weekends, following a 10-month school calendar, direct hire with yearly renewal by the school. Compensation ranges from $17.97 to $27.06 per hour, with full benefits for eligible staff.