Instructional Assistant with Student Transportation

The Menta Education Group • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Instructional Assistant with Student Transportation responsibilities at 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. You will also be responsible for driving a route of students to and from school, using school equipment (van). This is a Monday-Friday position, with approximate hours from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., which includes transportation route/drive time and normal Instructional staff hours of 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The role follows a school calendar and offers benefits and paid benefit time off.

Requirements

• Valid Driver's License.
• Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van.
• At least 23 years of age.
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students.
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress.
• Flexibility to change in routines.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support within the classroom.
• Manage classroom behaviors.
• Act as a Teaching/Instructional Assistant in the classroom.
• Drive/Transport Students to and from school, using a school van.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 employees.
• 403(b) Investment Options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED