Job 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.

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

* Paraprofessional experience is helpful

* Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful

* Military Veterans are encouraged to apply

* 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

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

Menta Academy Northwest

At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring 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. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships.

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

The Menta Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the district office.