Classroom Security Instructional Assistant

The Menta Education Group • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

As a Classroom Security Instructional Assistant with The Menta Education Group, you will work 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. This role supports classroom instruction, student behavior management, supervision, and safety, including responding to emergencies and helping prevent or manage behavioral incidents.

The position is based at Southwest Academy, which provides academic and social-emotional support to high-risk children and adolescents, including short-term placements for students facing suspension from their home schools. The school serves students from nine surrounding school districts and promotes a structured, engaging, safe, instructional, and responsive learning environment. Staff hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, following a school calendar.

Requirements

• At least 23 years of age.
• Ability to work with high-risk special needs students.
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes in routines.

Nice To Haves

• Education or background in kinesiology, sports, coaching, sports movement, physical education, or personal training.
• Experience in behavioral science, or as a registered behavior technician or mental health technician.
• Security or Juvenile Justice background.
• Military veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record, and willingness and ability to drive a student van; strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support within the classroom.
• Manage classroom behaviors.
• Engage with students and redirect or de-escalate behavior.
• Report behavioral concerns 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 preventing and managing incidents of non-compliance or escalating behavior.
• Remain alert to problems likely to disrupt the educational process or create safety concerns, and correct and report those conditions.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Provide interventions to help students manage behaviors.
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance programs.
• Medical insurance enrollment for full-time employees is available on the date of hire, with 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.

What This Job Offers

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