Special Education Instructional Assistant

United States·Casa GrandeFull-Timemid

Education & TrainingTeaching Assistant

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Job Description As an Instructional Assistant with The Menta Education Group,

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Education & TrainingTeaching Assistant

Job Description

As an Instructional Assistant 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.

Location: Southwest Education Center, Casa Grande, AZ

Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m.. to 3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10 Month School Calendar

Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off

Provide academic support within the classroom

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

Registered Behavior Technician, Youth Worker, Mental Healthcare Technician, or ABA Technician experience is helpful.

Substitute Teacher Certification or Bachelor's Degree preferred

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

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans

10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay (if sub-certified)

Generous Paid Time Off Benefits

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.