Paraprofessional CNA

Job Description

Role: Paraprofessional with CNA with The Menta Group. You will work 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.

Hours: 7:30 am to 3 pm, Mon-Fri, following a school calendar

CNA Certification required

Will help obtain Paraprofessional Certification

• Provide CNA support to special needs students / medical assistance
• 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 report these conditions; respond to emergency situations
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

• Certified CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) or Medical Assistant experience
• Diapering/Toileting assistance
• Experience in using a Hoyer lift
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students
• Military veterans are encouraged to apply
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in routines
• At least 23 years of age

• 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
• Full Time Employee Benefits Overview: 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 the following
• Compensation Information:
• Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category.

Salary: $17.97 - $27.06 per hour

Menta Academy Woodstock serves grades PK – 12+ and is dedicated to helping each child become 3-C Ready:
College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services meet the developmental and individual learning needs of each student in active learning environments where students can experience educational and behavioral success daily.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group 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.