Educational Assistant with RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)

The Menta Education Group; Eunice (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

The Menta Education Group in Eunice, NM seeks an Educational Assistant with RBT to support teachers and students in the classroom and Refocus Room, ensuring positive behaviors and academic engagement. Requirements include Registered Behavior Technician certification; Substitute Teacher Certification or a BA, with a background in education or behavioral health preferred.

Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, on a 10-month calendar, with competitive benefits including PTO and a 403(b)

Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician Certification is required.
• Substitute Teacher Certification or Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required.
• Background in education and/or behavioral health preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support within the classroom.
• Manage classroom and/or Refocus Room 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.

Skills

RBT Certification

Stress management

Flexibility

Age 23+

Special needs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or teaching certification preferred

Background in education/behavioral health preferred

Job description

Job Description

As an Educational Assistant with RBT at 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: Menta Academy Eunice, 1710 Ave J, Eunice, NM 88231

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

Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off

Requirement: Registered Behavior Technician License/Certification

Primary Focus: Manage Classroom and/or Refocus Room behaviors

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support within the classroom
• Manage classroom and/or Refocus Room 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 conditionsRespond to emergency situations
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Qualifications

• Registered Behavior Technician Certification
• Substitute Teacher Certification or Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required
• Background in education and/or behavioral health preferred
• 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

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:
• Compensation Information:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• Please refer to the "Clinical" section for this position's category
• 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/

$18.87 - $27.96 an hour

Menta Academy Eunice, NM

Menta Academy Eunice is committed to the student with exceptional needs, their families, and our community. Our thoroughgoing pledge and fundamental purpose is to provide a learning environment for our special needs students in Eunice, which will enable the optimal development of each child. “We will never give up”.

Menta Academy Eunice is partnering with local districts to provide an educational model using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. This provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all of the students we serve.

Our special education curriculum is rigorous, relevant, and reflective. The needs of each student are mapped with the Common Core Learning Standards, providing the teachers with valuable information about the students curriculum strengths and areas that require support for continuous growth and improvement.Our highly qualified staff is actively engaged in each students learning using Expanded Menta Method, Structured Teaching Model, Blended-Learning, and so much more. This approach comes from three ideals serving as the foundation of the Menta philosophy… college, career, and citizenship ready.

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.