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Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group

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#Special Education
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Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$18 - $27 / HOURPosted 2 months ago

Location

Gillespie, Illinois

Salary

$18 - $27 / HOUR

Quick overview

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.

Requirements summary

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.

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Job description

Job Description

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

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

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/

  • \n $17.97 - $27.06 an hour \n Menta Academy Gillespie 904 N Hard Road, Gillespie, IL 62033 PK-21 Special Education The staff at Menta Academy Gillespie is dedicated to seeing that each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready.
  • Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student.
  • Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis.
  • Students Served: PK-21 Professional Associations and/or Partnerships The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) 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.
  • Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Paid time off
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Employer match

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The Menta Education Group

The Menta Group operates 26 programs and 18 schools in Illinois and Arizona. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. We envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially...

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IndustryEducation Administration Programs
TypeEducational
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQNorth Aurora, Illinois
Founded1973

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Market context

Illinois teaching assistants remain in steady demand

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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