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1:1 Individual Student Aide

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
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.
  • 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:
  • Compensation Information:
  • Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.
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
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.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL

  • Pronouns choose one · optional
  • Legal Name and Other name(s) Include previous last names, surname aka, shortened names/name variations and nicknames. Include Legal Name if not previously provided in name field. written answer
  • Street Address
  • City
  • State/Province choose one · optional
  • Zip Code
  • High School - Name, City and State
  • What is your highest attained degree? choose one · optional
  • Undergraduate University choose one · optional
  • Undergraduate Degree and/or Coursework optional
  • Masters and/or PHD University choose one · optional
  • Masters and/or PHD Degree / Coursework optional
  • If you are currently working towards a degree, what is your anticipated completion date? optional
  • Do you know any language(s) other than English? If so, please indicate which language(s) below: written answer · optional
  • Were you referred by a current Menta Employee? If so, please name: written answer · optional
  • Are you over 21 years of age? choose one
  • Are you willing to undergo a drug test in order to work in our school? choose one
  • Are you eligible to work in the United States? choose one
  • Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation (You are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions or arrests)**see below choose one · optional
  • ** You do not need to respond to this question until after you have been selected for an interview or otherwise deemed to be qualified as a candidate for the position you are seeking. Additionally, a conviction record will not automatically result in disqualification for employment - the nature, date(s), rehabilitation, and relation to job sought will be considered. optional
  • If yes, please explain and provide dates: written answer · optional
  • Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? choose one
  • Does your name appear on any sex offender database in any state or country? choose one
  • CONSENT TO BACKGROUND CHECK: Section 10-21.9 of The School Code of the State of Illinois and A.R.S. 15-534(A) in Arizona (“Applicable School Code”) require that an applicant for employment with a school district is required, as a condition of employment, to authorize a fingerprint investigation to ascertain if the applicant has been convicted of certain criminal offenses. The Applicable School Code also stipulates that the School District perform a check on the Statewide Sex Offender Database. Should I be a candidate for employment with Special Education Services, I agree to authorize both investigations and will allow myself to be fingerprinted as a part of this investigation. Candidate may not be employed unless such investigation has been initiated. I certify that the information given by me in this application is true in all respects, and I agree that if the information given is found to be false or misleading in any way, it shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or, if already hired, discharge. I authorize the use of any information in the application to verify my statement, and I authorize past employers, all references and any other person to answer all questions asked concerning my ability, character, reputation, previous employment and education record or anything else contained in this application. I expressly release all such third parties from any liability or damages on account of having furnished such information, as well as Special Education Services for seeking any verification of such information contained in this application. yes / no · optional
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  • Name, Title, Place of Employment ,Phone, Email and where you worked with Reference written answer · optional
  • Name, Title, Place of Employment ,Phone, Email and where you worked with Reference written answer · optional
  • Name, Title, Place of Employment ,Phone, Email and where you worked with Reference written answer · optional
  • Name, Title, Place of Employment ,Phone, Email and where you worked with Reference written answer · optional
  • Do you hold a state teaching license or certificate? choose one · optional
  • Do you hold a state Paraprofessional Certification? choose one · optional
  • What state has, or will be, issuing your license/certificate? optional
  • Do you have any other endorsements and/or verifications documented on your license(s)? written answer · optional
  • Do you have a valid Driver's License? choose one
  • Do you have a valid Passenger Endorsement on your Driver's License choose one · optional
  • Do you have a CDL-B License choose one
  • Are you a previous employee of The Menta Education Group? choose one
  • Are you a current employee of The Menta Education Group? choose one

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