Salary
$36k – $54k per year
Location
In office (Gillespie)
Seniority
Intern
Employment
Full-Time
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Apr 21, 2026. Menta Education Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
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The Menta Education Group is a non-profit special education organisation that runs private and public partnership schools for students with autism, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and other needs, headquartered in Aurora, Illinois. Founded in 1973 by Bob Neubeck and Karen Evans, it has grown to about 36 schools across Arizona, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas and follows a policy of no declines, expulsions or suspensions. Its openings are mostly for special education and general education teachers, speech language pathologists, social workers and counselors, school psychologists, behavior analysts and paraprofessional aides.
As 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).
904 N Hard Rd, Gillespie, IL 62033
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
- Use school transportation equipment (van or bus) to transport students to and from school
- Within the Classroom: 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
- Valid Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement
- Preferred but not required CDL-B
- Must be Age 23 or Older
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Paraprofessional Certification is ideal, but not required
- Absolutely must be punctual and have good attendance
- Have an established work history of transportation and demonstrated length-of-stay in jobs
- Must have patience and a willingness to work with students that require behavior and emotional support
- Must Have Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
- Pass drug and criminal background screening procedures
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/
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