The Menta Education Group·Eunice, New Mexico
The role involves managing classroom behaviors and maintaining safety and order for high-risk special needs students. Responsibilities include implementing behavioral program policies and responding to emergency situations to prevent escalation.
As a 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.
Eunice, NM
10 Month School Calendar, 12 Month compensation
Direct Hire employment with benefits and paid benefit time off
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\n $17.97 - $27.06 an hour \n
Menta academy eunice, nm
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.
Students served: PK-21
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.
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.
Candidates should be at least 23 years old and possess the ability to work tactfully under stress with high-risk students. A background in security or juvenile justice is helpful, and a good driving record is strongly preferred.
Market context
Teaching assistant openings in New Mexico often reflect steady school support needs, especially for candidates who can meet state or accreditation requirements and handle active work with children indoors or outdoors. These roles can be competitive because schools look for energetic, dependable applicants, and the listed benefits include disability insurance, life insurance, 401K, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your qualifications and readiness for physical classroom support before applying.
