ABA therapy role
Paraprofessional with Registered Behavior Technician Certification RBT
The Menta Education Group
Pay: $17.97 - $27.06 per hour
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Full-time RBT paraprofessional supporting classroom instructors and students in a school with small self-contained rooms for grades K-21.
- Schedule is 7:30am–3:00pm CT Monday–Friday following a school calendar.
Employer's wording
“7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar”
- Direct hire with no annual contract; intended to return year after year.
Employer's wording
“Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)”
- Paraprofessional certification is ideal but not required; employer will help you obtain it.
Employer's wording
“Paraprofessional Certification is ideal, but not required (we will help you obtain that)”
Questions to ask the employer
- Are weekly hours guaranteed only on school-calendar days, or also during breaks?
- Is driving the student van required, and is that time paid?
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Employer description
Job Description
As a Paraprofessional with RBT Certification 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.
5208 Meadowland Parkway Marion, IL 62959 7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendar Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms Direct Hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)
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
- Certified Registered Behavior Technician
- Paraprofessional Certification is ideal, but not required (we will help you obtain that)
- Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
- Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
- Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van (No CDL needed) is strongly preferred.
- 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:
- Compensation Information:
- https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
- Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.
- 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/