Special Education Paraprofessional and Student Transport

Job overview

The Special Education Paraprofessional and Student Transport role is onsite in Galesburg, IL, with a Monday–Friday schedule whose hours vary by route responsibilities between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.; compensation is $17.97–$27.06 as stated in the posting. The role supports Menta Academy Galesburg, serving students from prekindergarten through age 21. The paraprofessional provides classroom and behavioral support while transporting students to and from school in a school van. The role contributes to a safe, supportive learning environment and helps students pursue developmental and individual learning goals.

What you'll do

• Support classroom instructors and students
• manage classroom behaviors and report concerns
• implement behavioral program policies and data
• maintain classroom order and safety
• provide supervision and behavioral interventions
• respond to emergencies
• drive a student route before and after school using a school van
• maintain a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education paraprofessional

student transportation

classroom support

behavioral support

galesburg il

the menta education group

full-time

monday–friday

6:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

no weekends

no holidays

school van

paraprofessional training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid benefit time off
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• paraprofessional certification and training.

Why this role

Paraprofessional certification and training provided; no CDL required; posting states no late nights, weekends, or holidays; follows a 10-month school calendar with 12-month compensation.

About the employer

The Menta Education Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.