The Menta Education Group

1:1 Individual Student Aide Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group  •  Plainfield, IL (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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As a 1:1 Aide 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
Staff Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. M-F, following a school calendar

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.
  • Coordinate and communicate with administration and other staff members in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
  • Fill in as needed and as requested throughout the program.
  • Have awareness of other students in the program in order to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
  • Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
  • Attend all staff meetings and in-service 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 high-risk special needs students

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 Plainfield
Menta Academy Plainfield is a unique concept in therapeutic day schools that uses open spaces to engage students academically through both project-based and traditional academic approaches. The use of technology at school helps to engage students at all skill levels and age groups with the central focus being on 21st century learning, to prepare students for 21st century opportunities. The modern and colorful setting simulates the hustle, collaboration, and mobility of a real world workplace, in a small package.
Positive student outcomes drive the MAP team to engage students in a variety of ways as students have choices in the manner in which they can show and increase their successful progress, determination, and overall grit in an academic and transitional setting. Motivated staff leads to motivated students.
The team at Menta Academy Plainfield comes from a wide range of amazingly diverse backgrounds and life paths. Their experiences in the real world are used to design a rich curriculum that is not only authentic, but also applicable to life and the staff at MAP teaches skills for life. The care that goes into our planning caters to the entire student as an individual, in academics and in social/emotional health. We have the energy!
Menta Academy Plainfield is a springboard school that prepares diverse learners for the next steps, whether the end goal is independent living, reintegration, graduation, adult programming, or college. Welcoming students from K-22, MAP is prepared and proud to be a contributing part to student success.
Students Served: PK-21
Professional Association Membership and Partnerships
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ISBA, IAPSEC, IASA, ISBA, AASA, CCSSO, IAASE, 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.
The Menta Education Group

About The Menta Education Group

The Menta Group operates 26 programs and 18 schools in Illinois and Arizona. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.

We envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for high-risk youth. Our mandate is to be the recognized national leader in serving high-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. We strive to make a positive impact on high-risk youth and the professionals who work with them by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy. We adhere to policy that says no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.

Our organization pursues innovative, state of the art practices and collaboration as a means to fulfill our mission. This pursuit has fostered the philosophy governing our service models, enhancing the success of our students, the effectiveness of our programs, and the value our programs have for the parents and the public school districts we serve.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
North Aurora, Illinois
Year Founded
1973
Website
menta.com
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