Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Aurora, Illinois, seeks a dedicated individual to support students as both a substitute teacher and paraprofessional. The role involves managing classroom behaviors and implementing behavioral programs. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in relevant fields and possess a Substitute Teacher Certificate. The ideal applicant will have experience working with special needs students, and military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or similar fields.
• Substitute Teacher Certificate required.
• Ability to work with high-risk special needs students.
• Military veterans encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Substitute teach and manage classroom behaviors.
• Implement behavioral program policies and data.
• Provide support to students in managing behaviors.
• 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 safety, and report these conditions.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors.
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.

Skills

Classroom management

Behavioral intervention

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Education-related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Substitute Teach as needed; Act as a Paraprofessional as needed.
• 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 conditions.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors.
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree.
• Bachelor’s Degree ideally in one of the following disciplines: an Education-related field, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Social Work, Health & Human Services, Kinesiology or a Sports or Physical Education/Recreation related field.
• Substitute Teacher Certificate is required.
• Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful.
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students.
• Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred.