Bilingual Paraprofessional: Spanish/English Support

Menta; LaSalle (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Education Group in Illinois is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom instructors, manage student behavior, and supervise students during the school day on a 10-month calendar. The role emphasizes bilingual communication and collaboration with staff to support students with diverse needs.

This position requires flexible, resilient individuals aged 23+, with a paraprofessional certificate preferred, and a willingness to drive a student van if needed.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in both Spanish and English.
• Paraprofessional certification preferred.
• Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful.
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress.
• Flexibility to change in routines.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students.
• Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 conditionsRespond to emergency situations
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Paraprofessional certification

Security background

Juvenile justice background

Military veterans welcome

Stress management

Flexible to routines

Age 23+

High-risk students experience

Valid driver's license

Education

Paraprofessional certification

Job description

The Menta Education Group in Illinois is seeking a Paraprofessional to support classroom instructors, manage student behavior, and supervise students during the school day on a 10-month calendar. The role emphasizes bilingual communication and collaboration with staff to support students with diverse needs.

This position requires flexible, resilient individuals aged 23+, with a paraprofessional certificate preferred, and a willingness to drive a student van if needed.