Bilingual (French/English) Paraprofessional

The Menta Education Group

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Beardstown, IL on site Until 8/23/2026 First posted October 18, 2025 Last posted October 18, 2025
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.

Small, Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max)
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar
Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract)

Requirements

  • 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.

  • 10 Month School Calendar
  • Small, Self-Contained Rooms (10 students max)
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a school calendar
  • Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year (no annual contract)

Qualifications

  • Must be fluent in both French and English
  • 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 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
  • Full Time Employee Benefits Overview:
  • 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:
  • https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/
  • Compensation Information:
  • https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
  • Please refer to the "Classroom Support" section for this position's category
Menta Beardstown aims to guide each child toward the pinnacle of 3-C Readiness: College, Career, and Citizenship. All schools in The Menta Education Group have educational services designed to cater to developmental milestones and individual learning nuances for each student. Within our interactive classrooms, we create a vibrant atmosphere for active learning no matter the grade level.

With an unwavering commitment to stand by every child, providing the support and resources they need to overcome challenges, achieve academic success, make a lasting impact on their communities, and unlock their full potential. From the beginning, our mission has been to help shape a society where all youth can be successful.

Compensation (from employer):
17.97–27.06 USD per-hour-wage

About this role

Summary

Support classroom instruction and assist students in small self-contained rooms

Job title

Bilingual (French/English) Paraprofessional

Experience level

23+ years

Industry

education

Location requirements

Beardstown, IL, no remote work allowed

Salary

17.97–27.06 USD per-hour-wage

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bilingualfluency in French and Englishoperate tactfully under stress

Preferred skills

driving student vanwork with high-risk students

Specializations

bilingualsupportclassroom
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Beardstown, IL 62618, USA

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