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As a Special Education Teacher Intern at The Menta Education Group, you will have the freedom and ability to educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting.

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As a Special Education Teacher Intern at The Menta Education Group, you will have the freedom and ability to educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting. Our social-emotional learning environments offer engaged and inquiry-based academics combined with a P.B.I.S. structure.

Location: Southwest Academy, Phoenix AZ

Staff Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar

REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree

Strongly Preferred: Arizona Substitute Teacher Certification

REQUIRED: Willing to return to a university to obtain tuition-reimbursed degree in Special Education. To obtain a Special Education Teacher License

Engage in the opportunity to better understand special education curriculum and how to teach diverse learners

Teach all subjects in a classroom setting

Provide a differentiated learning environment

Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students

Gain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees

Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning

Provide a social-emotional learning environment

Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom

Receive professional development and support

One of the following: Valid General Education Teaching Certificate with the willingness to pursue Special Ed Certification OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field which may include fields of Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, Disabiliites Studies, Sociology or Health & Human Services..

Experience with working with students with a range of special education disabilities including but not limited to; autism, emotional disturbance, traumatic brain injury, mild to moderate cognitive and/or developmental disabilities.

Strong problem-solving skills

Well-organized and able to multitask

Possess a positive attitude.

Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans

10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay

Generous Paid Time Off Benefits

403(b) Investment Options

Southwest Academy

In addition to providing a rigorous and excellent education for students, Southwest Academy offers a short-term placement for students facing suspension from their home schools, reducing the likelihood of repeat behaviors. The academy provides academic and social emotional support to high-risk children and adolescents aged 5-22, with a no refusal, no suspension, no expulsion policy. E32

We believe that every child can and will learn. Our goal is to ensure that all students master the academic and social skills necessary for an independent and productive life. We create an Optimal Learning Environment that is well structured, engaging, safe, instructional, and responsive to students needs.

SWA services students from nine surrounding school districts.

Students Served: PK-21

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.