Special Education Assistant and Student Transportation

The Menta Education Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) Investment Options

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Menta Education Group is seeking an Instructional Assistant in Phoenix, Arizona, to support classroom instructors and provide assistance to students. Responsibilities include driving students to and from school using a school van.

This role requires a valid driver's license and the ability to work with high-risk special needs students. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 23 years old.
• Experience as a Registered Behavior Technician, Youth Worker, or similar is helpful.
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support within the classroom.
• Drive students to and from school using a school van.
• Report behavioral concerns to appropriate staff.
• Maintain classroom order and safety.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Ability to manage classroom behaviors

Experience with special needs students

Tactful under stress

Flexibility to change routines

Education

Substitute Teacher Certification or Bachelor's Degree

Job description

As an Instructional Assistant with Student Transportation responsibilities at The Menta Education Group, you will work with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to students, and general support for all students in the school. You will also drive a route of students to and from school using a school van.

Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to use the school van to transport students before and after school, Monday through Friday. School hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; route hours vary before and after school.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support within the classroom.
• Manage classroom behaviors.
• Act as a Teaching/Instructional Assistant in the classroom.
• Drive/Transport Students to and from school, using a school van.
• 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

• Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Willing and able to drive the student van before and after school.
• 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 routines.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Able to work with high‑risk special needs students.

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.

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.