The Menta Education Group·Plainfield, Illinois
1 Aide Paraprofessional will monitor an assigned student and provide academic and behavioral support under the supervision of licensed staff. Responsibilities also include preparing materials, maintaining classroom order, and reporting concerns to clinical staff.
1 Aide Paraprofessional with The Menta Education 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
30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. M-F, following a school calendar
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\n $17.97 - $27.06 an hour \n
Menta Academy Plainfield is a unique concept in therapeutic day schools that uses open spaces to engage students academically through both project-based and traditional academic approaches. The use of technology at school helps to engage students at all skill levels and age groups with the central focus being on 21st century learning, to prepare students for 21st century opportunities. The modern and colorful setting simulates the hustle, collaboration, and mobility of a real world workplace, in a small package.
Positive student outcomes drive the MAP team to engage students in a variety of ways as students have choices in the manner in which they can show and increase their successful progress, determination, and overall grit in an academic and transitional setting. Motivated staff leads to motivated students.
The team at Menta Academy Plainfield comes from a wide range of amazingly diverse backgrounds and life paths. Their experiences in the real world are used to design a rich curriculum that is not only authentic, but also applicable to life and the staff at MAP teaches skills for life. The care that goes into our planning caters to the entire student as an individual, in academics and in social/emotional health. We have the energy!
Menta Academy Plainfield is a springboard school that prepares diverse learners for the next steps, whether the end goal is independent living, reintegration, graduation, adult programming, or college. Welcoming students from K-22, MAP is prepared and proud to be a contributing part to student success.
Students Served: PK-21
The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ISBA, IAPSEC, IASA, ISBA, AASA, CCSSO, IAASE, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.
The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) 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.
A Paraprofessional Certification is preferred but not required, along with the ability to work with high-risk special needs students. Candidates must be at least 23 years of age and demonstrate flexibility in routines.
Market context
In Illinois, 1:1 Individual Student Aide Paraprofessional roles are often needed in special education settings where schools need reliable support for high-risk students. These positions can be competitive because employers value maturity, consistency, and comfort working closely with students who need individualized assistance; paraprofessional certification is preferred but not required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then highlight any direct experience with special needs support and your ability to meet the age requirement.
