Jobs · Education · Illinois

Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group · Waukegan, IL · 1 wk ago
On-siteEducation$75k–$108k/yrFull-time

About the role

Substitute-Certified Paraprofessional with The Menta Group, offering targeted teaching and support to students in various grade levels, including small self-contained rooms with a maximum of 10 students per room.

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
  • Aid in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behavior
  • Respond to emergency situations
  • Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
  • Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in 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 required
  • Security or Juvenile Justice background helpful
  • 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

Benefits

Benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: Full Time Employee Benefits Overview.

Pay

Compensation information can be found at the following links: Compensation Information. For this position, the anticipated full time employee salary range is $24,000 - $43,640.

About Menta Academy North

Menta Academy North focuses on fostering essential skills for College readiness, Career advancement, and conscientious Citizenship. Our educational philosophy is tailored to the unique developmental trajectory of each learner, ensuring that every student's individual needs are met with precision and care.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group 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.

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