Educational Assistant Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group • Eunice, NM

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Educational Assistant 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. Menta Academy Eunice is committed to the student with exceptional needs, their families, and our community. Our thoroughgoing pledge and fundamental purpose is to provide a learning environment for our special needs students in Eunice, which will enable the optimal development of each child. “We will never give up†.
Menta Academy Eunice is partnering with local districts to provide an educational model using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. This provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all of the students we serve. Our special education curriculum is rigorous, relevant, and reflective. The needs of each student are mapped with the Common Core Learning Standards, providing the teachers with valuable information about the students curriculum strengths and areas that require support for continuous growth and improvement.Our highly qualified staff is actively engaged in each students learning using Expanded Menta Method, Structured Teaching Model, Blended-Learning, and so much more. This approach comes from three ideals serving as the foundation of the Menta philosophy… college, career, and citizenship ready.

Requirements

• New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) issued Educational Assistant License ~OR~ NMPED issued Substitute Teacher License
• At least 23 years of age
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students

Nice To Haves

• ABA , Mental Health, Social Service, Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress
• Flexibility to change in routines
• Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed