The Menta Education Group
Current Positions
Classroom Security Paraprofessional
Hillside, Illinois•Full-time
1:1 Student Aide
Hillside, Illinois•Full-time
Bachelor's Degree Level Paraprofessional
Hillside, Illinois•Full-time
Classroom Security Paraprofessional
Hillside, Illinois•Full-time
Classroom Security Paraprofessional
Bourbonnais, Illinois•Full-time
Our Philosophy
The Menta Education Group is a network of therapeutic day schools, providing PK-Age 21 special education programming.
With over 50 years of experience in special education, the Menta approach has helped form an educational philosophy that emphasizes personalization, preparation for life, and supports for success. These three ideas serve as the foundation for all student engagement:
- Personalization: The programs create a personalized system of education that engages and motivates all students, regardless of his or her circumstances. Using a data-driven framework to set goals and assess progress ensures all students receive the academic and developmental supports specific to their situations that will help them succeed.
- Preparation for Life: The goal is to prepare each student for life beyond school by ensuring readiness for post-secondary education, meaningful employment, and engaged citizenship. Key to achieving this goal is the use of performance-based learning strategies that place all students at the center of the learning process, enabling them to demonstrate mastery based on high, clear, and commonly held expectations. The programs also emphasize real world learning, providing constructive learning experiences in all aspects of students’ lives. The organization believes in the power of authentic student voice, which is the deep engagement of students owning their individual learning as well as shaping the nature of the education experience among their peers.
- Supports for Success: All Menta staff members understand that education requires a focus on the whole child and not on academic achievement alone. The programs implement a comprehensive system of learning supports that address social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development along a continuum of services. The success of each student also includes reintegration to the student’s home school, high school graduation, college credit articulation, and preparedness for post-secondary opportunities.
Our People
"I love working for Menta because of the tremendous support we have, not just from our coworkers, and supervisors at our site, but also support from our directors and CEO. We all have one thing in common, and that is to work hard for what is best for our students!" Jody Gutierrez
"I like working for Menta because I am treated with respect and valued every day. We all support each other and work together to offer the best education we can for our students making it a great place to be!" Cynthia Jara
"The Menta Group provides trauma informed training and encourages all staff members to view students through that lens. This lens allows staff members to see “behaviors” as communication so we can meet their needs instead of punish their maladaptive behaviors. Most of our kids don’t have anyone in their corner and this job provides the opportunity to be that for them on a daily bases." Sarah Sheridan, Clinician
"I like working for Menta because I am treated with respect and valued every day. We all support each other and work together to offer the best education we can for our students making it a great place to be!" Cynthia Jara
"The Menta Group provides trauma informed training and encourages all staff members to view students through that lens. This lens allows staff members to see “behaviors” as communication so we can meet their needs instead of punish their maladaptive behaviors. Most of our kids don’t have anyone in their corner and this job provides the opportunity to be that for them on a daily bases." Sarah Sheridan, Clinician
Why join our Team?
- https://menta.com/employee-benefits/
- Non-profit organization dedicated to educating society's most vulnerable and at-risk special education students. This is meaningful work!
- We take a therapeutic approach to education and we never give up on a child!
- Professional Opportunities: With over 40 schools and programs, with continued year over year growth in student enrollment, The Menta Group looks to promote talent from within in order to meet organizational needs.
- Professional Development: We provide regularly scheduled workshops and meetings on delivering the latest in trauma-informed care and innovative, personalized education to students.
- Health Coverage:
Available to eligible full-time employees working 30+ hours per week.- Medical insurance options through BCBS PPO Network
- Dental insurance with preventive care coverage
- Vision insurance with exam and hardware allowances
- Financial Security:
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution available (after applicable waiting
period) to those enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan. Available to eligible full-time
employees working 30+ hours per week. - 403 B retirement plan
○ Employee contributions: Available to all employees, regardless of scheduled hours
worked per week.
○ Employer match: Begins after the applicable waiting period. - Flexible spending account (FSA): Available to eligible full-time employees working 30+ hours per
week (after applicable waiting period)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution available (after applicable waiting
- Insurance Protection:
Available to eligible full-time employees working 30+ hours per week.- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Optional: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Time Off Benefits:
- Generous Paid Time Off Policies
About The Menta Education Group
The Menta Education Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.
RE: EMPOLOYMENT
CAREERS PAGE: https://menta.com/careers/
Full-time Employee Benefits
Health Coverages:
Medical insurance options through BCBS PPO Network
Dental insurance with preventive care coverage
Vision insurance with exam and hardware allowances
Financial Security:
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution available (after applicable waiting period) to those enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan.
403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Insurance Protection:
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Optional: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Time Off Benefits:
Generous Paid Time Off Policies
Part-Time Employee Benefits:
403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.
Generous Paid Time Off Policies
Special Education Services: Compensation and Employee Benefits Information
The anticipated full time employee salary information provided below is presented in good faith based on the requirements and qualifications of the specified position. Please note that additional factors such as experience, education, and credentials, may influence the compensation scale outlined. For positions that follow the school-year schedule, the salary ranges outlined below are calculated based on a 10-month academic calendar.
Department/Position Annual Salary
School Leadership $75,000 - $108,000
Special Education Classroom Instruction $59,000 - $70,000
General Education Instruction $45,200 - $49,360
Classroom Support $24,000 - $43,640
Student Services $38,000 - $70,000
Clinical $61,000 - $70,000
Medical $35,000 - $55,000
Maintenance Support $40,000 - $55,000
Administrative Support $28,000 - $45,000
Hourly Position
(hourly compensation rates may be determined based on an applicable annual salary)
This information has been provided in compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act
RE: EMPOLOYMENT
CAREERS PAGE: https://menta.com/careers/
Full-time Employee Benefits
Health Coverages:
Medical insurance options through BCBS PPO Network
Dental insurance with preventive care coverage
Vision insurance with exam and hardware allowances
Financial Security:
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution available (after applicable waiting period) to those enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan.
403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Insurance Protection:
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Long-Term Disability insurance
Optional: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Time Off Benefits:
Generous Paid Time Off Policies
Part-Time Employee Benefits:
403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period.
Generous Paid Time Off Policies
Special Education Services: Compensation and Employee Benefits Information
The anticipated full time employee salary information provided below is presented in good faith based on the requirements and qualifications of the specified position. Please note that additional factors such as experience, education, and credentials, may influence the compensation scale outlined. For positions that follow the school-year schedule, the salary ranges outlined below are calculated based on a 10-month academic calendar.
Department/Position Annual Salary
School Leadership $75,000 - $108,000
Special Education Classroom Instruction $59,000 - $70,000
General Education Instruction $45,200 - $49,360
Classroom Support $24,000 - $43,640
Student Services $38,000 - $70,000
Clinical $61,000 - $70,000
Medical $35,000 - $55,000
Maintenance Support $40,000 - $55,000
Administrative Support $28,000 - $45,000
Hourly Position
(hourly compensation rates may be determined based on an applicable annual salary)
This information has been provided in compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act