Paraprofessional K-8

As a Paraprofessional with The Menta 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. **Staff Hours: 7:15 am to 2:45 pm, Mon-Fri, following a 10 Month School Calendar** ### Responsibilities - 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 - **ISBE Paraprofessional (PARA) Certification is required** - Ability to operate tactfully under stress - Flexibility to change in routines - 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 preferred, but not required ### 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: - **Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:** - 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: - - **Compensation Information:** - - Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.