1:1 Individual Student Aide - DeKalb, United States - The Menta Education Group

The Menta Education Group

Verified Company

DeKalb, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. M-F, following a school calendar
**Location: DeKalb IL

Responsibilities:

Individually monitor the assigned student addressing academic, functional, behavioral, or safety concerns as noted in the IEP under the supervision of licensed professional staff.
Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom; maintain classrooms and materials in good order.
Inform clinical staff of social, emotional, or behavioral concerns of students.
Implement and maintain behavior program policies and data.
Fill in as needed and as requested throughout the program.
Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
Attend all staff meetings and inservice training as requested.
Report any unusual incidents or safety concerns to the administration.
Support and promote administrative policies and goals.

Qualifications:

Paraprofessional Certification is preferred, but not required
Ability to operate tactfully under stress
Flexibility to change in routines
At least 23 years of age
Able to work with highrisk special needs students

Benefits:

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

The staff at Menta Academy DeKalb is dedicated to seeing 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.

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta 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