Description
As a Classroom Security Instructional Assistant with 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.
Staff Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a school calendar. A valid Driver's License to provide student transportation using a school van is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic support within the classroom
- Manage classroom behaviors
- Engage with students and redirect, de-escalate
- 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
- Education or background in kinesiology, sports, coaching, sports movement, physical education, personal training is helpful
- Experience in behavioral science, registered behavior technician, or mental health technician is helpful
- 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
- Valid Driver's license with good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred
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 positions
- 403(b) Investment Options
Additional Information
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.