Special Education Instructional Assistant

As a Special Education Instructional Assistant with The Menta Education Group, you will work closely with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for all students in the school.

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
• 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

• 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 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

Benefits

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

Additional Information Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande is dedicated to the '3-C Ready' initiative, focusing on preparing students for College, Careers, and active Citizenship.