Paraprofessional with Student Transportation

As a Paraprofessional who provides Student Transportation with The Menta 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).  

10 Month School Calendar

Hiring for All Grade Levels K-21, Small Self-Contained Rooms

Benefit Options & Generous Paid Benefit Time Off!

Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract)

• Provide Paraprofessional classroom support
• Manage classroom behaviors
• Provide 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 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

• Valid Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement or ability to obtain a 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

• Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
• Medical 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 Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits for salaried employees
• 403(b) Investment Options

Opening Fall 2025: Menta Academy Nixa

109 N Main St. Nixa, MO 65714

PK-21 Special Education

The staff at Menta Academy Nixa 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-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The 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 Employer

The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Menta Group ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the district office.