Bachelor's Degree Level Special Ed Instructional Assistant Job at The Menta Education Group, Casa Grande, AZ

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  • The Menta Education Group
  • Casa Grande, AZ

Job Description

As an Instructional Assistant with The Menta 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.

Teacher Internships Available
Additional Pay for Instructional Assistants with RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) Certification
Must be able to obtain a Substitute Teacher Certification

Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar


Responsibilities:

  • Provide teaching support in the classroom.
  • Substitute teach as needed.
  • 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 conditions Respond to emergency situations.
  • Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors.
  • Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferably in a discipline such as Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Kinesiology, Health & Wellness or a related field.
  • Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful.
  • Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
  • Ability to operate tactfully under stress.
  • Flexibility to change in routines.
  • Able to work with high-risk special needs students.
  • Valid Driver's License with a good driving record: willing and able to transport students using school van required.


Benefits:

  • Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs.
  • Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full-time employees on their date of hire.  No waiting period.
  • 10-Month School Position with 12-Month Semi-Monthly Pay.
  • Generous Paid Time Off Benefits for salaried employees.
  • 403(b) Investment Options.


Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande

Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande is deeply dedicated to the comprehensive '3-C Ready' initiative, with a laser focus on preparing students for College, ensuring they are primed for their Careers, and instilling the virtues of active Citizenship. We are unwavering in our mission to provide educational experiences that resonate with the personal and developmental journeys of each individual learner, fostering an atmosphere where every student's potential can truly be realized.

Our classrooms are not just rooms but ecosystems of active engagement and tailored learning experiences, where educational excellence and behavioral growth are celebrated daily. At Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande, we create a nurturing environment that stimulates students to become active participants in their learning process. This active participation paves the way for a lifetime of success, equipping our students with the necessary skills to navigate their future with confidence and purpose.

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 Menta’s office.

About The Menta Education Group:

The Menta 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.

Job Tags

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