Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2025-07-27

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.

6340 S. New England Ave. Chicago, IL 60638

Hours- 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Mon-Friday, following a school calendar

*Hiring for the 25/26 School Year*

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 requiredSecurity 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:

General Employee Benefits Overview

Salary Information

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

Additional Information

About Menta Academy Midway

Menta Academy Midway promotes independence in students by creating a learning environment that fosters individualization and planning. The program provides support for English and non-English speaking children with disabilities by focusing on the whole child in their native language. Collaborative and data-based problem-solving approaches are utilized to develop appropriate interventions and progress monitoring.

The classrooms integrate evidence-based strategies from the Structured Teaching Model developed by Division TEACCH, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Physical structure, visual schedules, work systems, communication systems, and sensory supports are thoughtfully integrated to optimize student success.

Midway serves students in grades K-12 and those transitioning from school to life ages 18-21. Disabilities served include autism, emotional disabilities, specific learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, other health impairments, traumatic brain injury, and multiple disabilities.

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.

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