Paraprofessional with Student Transportation

Paraprofessional Who Provides Student TransportationAs a Paraprofessional who provides Student Transportation 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. You will also provide student transportation to and from school, using school equipment (van or bus).7:30am-3:00pm CT, Monday-Friday, following a school calendarBenefit options & generous paid benefit time offHiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained RoomsDirect hire with our school: Return school year after school year (no annual contract)ResponsibilitiesProvide Paraprofessional classroom supportManage classroom behaviorsProvide regular, before & after school student transportation (to and from school) and also "as needed" transportation during school hours.Report behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staffImplement and maintain behavioral program policies and dataMaintain classroom order and safety (Security)Provide general supervision of students inside the school settingAssist in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behaviorMaintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be a safety concern and correct and report these conditions Respond to emergency situationsProvide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviorsThink quickly, independently, and tactfullyQualificationsValid Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain a Passenger EndorsementPreferred but not required CDL-BMust be Age 23 or OlderHigh School Diploma or EquivalentParaprofessional Certification is ideal, but not requiredAbsolutely must be punctual and have good attendanceHave an established work history of transportation and demonstrated length-of-stay in jobsMust have patience and a willingness to work with students that require behavior and emotional supportMust Have Acceptable Motor Vehicle RecordPass drug and criminal background screening proceduresBenefitsBenefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance ProgramsMedical 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 PayGenerous Paid Time Off Benefits for salaried employees403(b) Investment OptionsMenta Academy MissouriReeds Spring, MO 65737PK-21 Special EducationThe staff at Menta Academy Missouri will be dedicated to seeing that 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.Students Served: PK-21Professional Associations and/or PartnershipsThe Menta Education 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 EmployerThe Menta Education Group ("Menta") is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta's office.