The Menta Education Group
Location
Gillespie, Illinois
Salary
$18 - $27 / HOUR
The paraprofessional will provide targeted teaching and behavioral support to students within a classroom setting. Responsibilities include managing classroom behaviors, implementing behavioral policies, and ensuring student safety throughout the school day.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and a Substitute Teacher Certificate. Experience or background in security, juvenile justice, or working with high-risk special needs students is highly valued.
As a Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional with The Menta Education Group, you will be responsible for working with classroom instructors and staff to offer targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for all students in the school. 904 N Hard Rd, Gillespie, IL 62033 7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract) \n
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
Compensation & Benefits In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links: Compensation Information: https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit:https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
Market context
In Illinois, teaching assistant roles are commonly driven by school staffing needs in special education and general classroom support, especially where paraprofessional licensing is required. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for a valid TASN paraprofessional license, at least 60 semester hours or a paraprofessional exam, plus strong communication and knowledge of disabilities. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits from the original posting to save research time, then confirm your license status and readiness to follow classroom directions before applying.
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