Special Education Educational Assistant

The Menta Education Group; Eunice (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance enrollment available

Dental Insurance enrollment available

Vision Insurance enrollment available

Supplemental Insurance options

403(b) Investment Options

10 Month School Position with 12 Month

Pay schedule

Job summary

The Menta Education Group seeks an Educational Assistant for Menta Academy Eunice in Eunice, NM. You will work with instructors to provide targeted teaching and general student support across classrooms and corridors.

The role requires NM licensing (NMPED Educational Assistant or Substitute Teacher) and a background that supports working with high-need students. Veterans encouraged; driving may be required.

Qualifications

• NMPED Educational Assistant License or Substitute Teacher License required.
• ABA, Mental Health, Social Service, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 conditionsRespond to emergency situations
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully

Skills

Stress management under pressure

Education

NMPED Educational Assistant License or Substitute Teacher License

Job description

The Menta Education Group seeks an Educational Assistant for Menta Academy Eunice in Eunice, NM. You will work with instructors to provide targeted teaching and general student support across classrooms and corridors.

The role requires NM licensing (NMPED Educational Assistant or Substitute Teacher) and a background that supports working with high-need students. Veterans encouraged; driving may be required.