Paraprofessional / Teacher Assistant

Special Education Services, a member of The Menta Group, offers elementary, middle, and high school programming to special education students residing in the Chicago, Illinois Metro Area. The students exhibit problems with school behaviors, emotional outbreaks, social disorganization which effect their learning abilities.

Elementary and middle school curricula emphasize real-world, community-based learning. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a regular basis. The high school curriculum is intended to aid students in acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary to become eligible for post-secondary education and/or employment.

Emphasis is placed on developing a key set of skills that are common across both educational and employment settings. The school's curriculum and credit earning system is aligned with its partnering districts allowing for seamless transitions from and to the students' home schools.

Paraprofessional / Teacher Assistant
Waukegan, IL

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead or co-teach a class of students with behavior/emotional/social/learning disorders
• Provide behavior support in self-contained classroom
• Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom
• Maintain classroom order, safety and materials
• Communicate behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff
• Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as requested

• High School Diploma or GED
• State Certified Paraprofessional preferred
• College Associates Degree/two years college classes
• Ability to obtain CPI Certification
• At least 23 years of age
• Previous experience working with special needs children
• Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Clean driving record/must be able to drive student van

EOE