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SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER ASSISTANTS
The Menta Group (learn more)
Chicago, IL
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Job Details
Job ID: 31655 Application Deadline: Posted until Filled
Posted: September 30, 2009 Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
Special Education
TEACHER ASSISTANTS
(Paraprofessional)

Hillside Academy East Campus, a Special Education Services Program & member of The Menta Group (www.thementagroup.org) offers elementary, middle and high school programming to special education students residing in the City of Chicago. 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.

Duties of the Teacher Assistant consist of:
•Lead or co-teach a class of students with behavior/learning disorders.
•Prepare and adapt materials for use in the classroom. Maintain classroom and materials in
good order.
•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.

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1


Equal Opportunity Employer
The Menta Group is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Job Requirements
Qualifications:
•College Associates Degree/two years college classes
•High School Diploma or GED
•State Certified Paraprofessional preferred
•At least 23 years of age
•Clean driving record

How to Apply

Apply on-line at:
www.thementagroup.org/careers_ApplyOnline.aspx

Or send resume to Dan Lambert,
fax: 773-638-6235;
email: dan.lambert@menta.com

EOE
  • No experience required
  • Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

  • Contact Information
    Dan Lambert
    Email Resumes
    Chicago, Illinois 60612
    Phone: 773-638-6235
    Email: click here