Instructional Assistant

The Menta Education Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

10-Month School Position with 12-Month

Semi-Monthly Pay

403(b) Investment Options

Job summary

The Menta Education Group seeks a Special Education Teacher Intern to educate a small self-contained class at Southwest Academy, Phoenix, AZ, within a PBIS-rich social-emotional learning environment.

Location is Phoenix, with hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, on a 10-month school calendar. A Bachelor’s Degree is required; Arizona Substitute Teacher Certification is strongly preferred, and a tuition-reimbursed path to Special Education licensure is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or teaching certificate is required.
• Arizona Substitute Teacher Certification strongly preferred.
• Willing to pursue Special Education Certification and return to university.
• Experience with students with a range of disabilities.
• Strong problem-solving, organized, and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Engage in understanding special education curriculum and how to teach diverse learners.
• Teach all subjects in a classroom setting.
• Provide a differentiated learning environment.
• Collaborate with staff including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for students.
• Gain on-campus support from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, and clinical staff who are Menta employees.
• Personalize learning to support individual student needs.
• Provide a social-emotional learning environment.
• Maintain a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support.
• Receive professional development and support.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Multitasking

Positive attitude

Organized

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

General Education Teaching Certificate

Special Education Certification

Job description

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, Maryvalle Village.
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 a tuition-reimbursed degree in Special Education.
Education: To obtain a Special Education Teacher License.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• One of the following: Valid General Education Teaching Certificate with the willingness to pursue Special Education Certification OR Bachelor’s Degree in a related field which may include fields of Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, Disabilities 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans.
• 10‑Month School Position with 12‑Month Semi‑Monthly Pay.
• Generous Paid Time Off Benefits.
• 403(b) Investment Options.

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.