Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional w/Travel - The Menta Education Group
Hillside, IL 60162
About the Job
Hybrid Virtual & In-Person: Must have Bachelor's Degree and be willing to Substitute Teach (ISBE Substitute Teacher Certification). Must have own transportation and travel 10 % of the time.
- Virtual Substitute Teaching, all subjects (Middle through HS)
- Provide virtual academic support in a virtual classroom setting; group and individual support as needed
- Substitute Teach in a virtual classroom setting
- Virtually manage classroom behaviors
- Grading student assignments/projects
- Report behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff
- Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data
- TRAVEL, PROVIDING STUDENT RESOURCE SUPPORT (approximately 10% of Job)
- Compensated Travel, using personal vehicle (reimbursed for miles, tolls) to deliver student materials such as electronic devices, project materials, books, and other materials to student homes. Travel is Intra-State Illinois.
- Visit student homes on an occasional, case-by-case basis to address truancy or other academic concerns.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree (BA or BS) is required in order to possess a Substitute Teacher Certification
- Substitute teaching experience is strongly preferred, but not required
- Ability to operate tactfully under stress
- Flexibility to change in routines
- At least 23 years of age
- Ability to travel (reimbursed) using personal vehicle for approximately 10% of the job
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
About Menta Tech Academy:
About The Menta Education Group:
The Menta Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.