Bilingual Paraprofessional (English Spanish)

As a Bilingual Paraprofessional at The Menta Education Group, your primary responsibilities involve working closely with classroom instructors to support students' educational experiences. You'll manage classroom behaviors, report concerns, and implement behavioral program policies. You will also assist in maintaining safety and order, supervise students, and intervene to support students in managing their behaviors effectively.

To qualify for the Bilingual Paraprofessional position at Menta Academy Midway, candidates must be proficient in both English and Spanish. You'll need to demonstrate the ability to work with high-risk special needs students and possess a background in security or juvenile justice. Flexibility in handling routine changes and the capacity to stay calm under stress are also important qualifications for this role.

At The Menta Education Group, we value our employees and offer a variety of benefits for Bilingual Paraprofessionals. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. We also provide a generous paid time off policy and a 403(b) investment option, ensuring that our team members are well-supported both personally and professionally.

Menta Academy Midway supports students with disabilities through a comprehensive, individualized approach. We use evidence-based strategies and collaborative problem-solving to provide tailored interventions. Our focus on the whole child encourages independence and learning in each student's native language, ensuring effective communication and comprehension.

Yes, to become a Bilingual Paraprofessional at The Menta Education Group, candidates must be at least 23 years of age. This requirement helps ensure that our staff members possess the maturity and experience necessary to handle the challenges that may arise in the classroom setting.

When answering this question, focus on specific strategies you have used in the past. Emphasize your ability to implement behavioral programs, stay calm in high-pressure situations, and your experience in communicating effectively with the students to help them manage their behavior.

Highlight a specific situation where you collaborated with teachers to improve student outcomes. Discuss the approach you took, the collaborative strategies employed, and the positive results of your teamwork.

Mention any tools or resources, like visual aids or bilingual programs, that you have utilized to support non-English speaking students. Highlight your communication skills in both English and Spanish to foster understanding.

Discuss your calm and composed demeanor in emergencies. Explain your approach to maintaining order, ensuring student safety, and effectively communicating with staff and authorities.

Provide examples of specific challenges you have faced while working with special needs students and how you successfully supported them. Focus on your ability to adapt and apply individualized strategies for diverse needs.

Share your experience and strategies for maintaining open lines of communication with parents. Highlight the importance of keeping them informed about their child’s progress and any concerns.

Discuss specific techniques you have found effective, such as positive reinforcement, setting clear expectations, and using data-driven strategies to address behavior issues.

Highlight your organizational skills and mention tools or techniques you use to prioritize tasks and maintain an orderly classroom, ensuring that both academic and behavioral needs are met.

Share your motivation for wanting to support students and why your bilingual skills are particularly valuable in an educational setting. Connect your passion for education and language to the role.

Emphasize the importance of creating a warm, inclusive environment. Describe specific strategies you use to build trust with students, such as active listening, being approachable, and tailoring support to their individual needs.