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Classroom Security Educational Assistant

The Menta Education Group

Job Location:

Eunice, NM - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 17 - 27

Posted: 27 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 24 October 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

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

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

Qualifications

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

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
Compensation Information:
refer to the Classroom Support section for this positions category
Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: - $27.06 an hour

Opening Fall 2026: Menta Academy Eunice!

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 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

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 (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 Mentas office.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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