Classroom Security Paraprofessional

About the role

Job Description

As a Classroom Security Paraprofessional with The Menta Education Group, you will be responsible for working with classroom instructors and staff to offer support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for all students in the school.

100 W. Franklin St. Taylorville, IL 62568

8:00am-3:30pm 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)

Responsibilities - De-escalate and manage classroom behaviors

- Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data

- Maintain classroom order and safety (security)

- Provide general supervision of students inside the classroom 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 - Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful

- Military Veterans are encouraged to apply

- Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Services, Kinesiology, Health or related fields are encouraged, but not 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 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:

- 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: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/

- Compensation Information:

- https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/

- Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.

About Menta Academy Taylorville/Cornerstone Academy and Menta Academy Taylorville 612

The staff at Menta Academy Cornerstone Taylorville helps each student achieve academic success in the classroom. Our unique educational services are designed to cater to every student's distinctive developmental and learning needs. We invite you to step into our classrooms, where we've purposefully crafted dynamic learning environments that encourage active engagement and ensure a daily celebration of educational and behavioral successes. Your child's growth and fulfillment are our top priorities, and we stand ready to offer unwavering support throughout their academic and personal endeavors.