Job Description

As a Substitute-Certified 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.

10 Month School Calendar

Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms

Hours: School Hours, M-F, following a school calendar

Benefit Options & Generous Paid Benefit Time Off!

Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract)

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

• 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

• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
• 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits for salaried employees
• 403(b) Investment Options