1:1 Individual Student Aide

The Menta Education Group • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

As a 1:1 Student Aide with The Menta Education Group, you will work with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, along with general support for students throughout the school. You will individually monitor an assigned student and address academic, functional, behavioral, or safety concerns identified in the IEP under the supervision of licensed professional staff. The position follows a school calendar and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Southwest Academy serves students from nine surrounding school districts and provides academic and social-emotional support to high-risk children and adolescents. Its program includes short-term placements for students facing suspension from their home schools and aims to provide a structured, engaging, safe, instructional, and responsive learning environment.

Requirements

• Experience providing individual aide or assistance to individuals with special needs.
• Must have an IVP AZ Fingerprint Card.
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in routine.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Ability to work with high-risk special needs students.

Responsibilities

• Individually monitor the assigned student and address academic, functional, behavioral, or safety concerns noted in the IEP under the supervision of licensed professional staff.
• Prepare and adapt classroom materials, and maintain classrooms and materials in good order.
• Inform clinical staff of students’ social, emotional, or behavioral concerns.
• Implement and maintain behavior program policies and data.
• Coordinate and communicate with administration and other staff to ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
• Fill in throughout the program as needed and requested.
• Remain aware of other students in the program to help ensure consistent application of the academic and therapeutic program.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and student records.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
• Report unusual incidents or safety concerns to administration.
• Support and promote administrative policies and goals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed