1:1 Student Aide Paraprofessional - The Menta Education Group

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.