Instructional Assistant

The Menta Education Group•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Special Education Teacher Intern at The Menta Education Group, you will have the freedom and ability to educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting. Our social-emotional learning environments offer engaged and inquiry-based academics combined with a P.B.I.S. structure. This role is located at Southwest Academy in Phoenix, AZ, Maryvalle Village. Staff hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, following a 10-Month School Calendar.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree.
Willing to return to a university to obtain tuition-reimbursed degree in Special Education to obtain a Special Education Teacher License.
Experience with working with students with a range of special education disabilities including but not limited to; autism, emotional disturbance, traumatic brain injury, mild to moderate cognitive and/or developmental disabilities.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Well-organized and able to multitask.
Possess a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Arizona Substitute Teacher Certification.

Responsibilities

Engage in the opportunity to better understand special education curriculum and how to teach diverse learners.
Teach all subjects in a classroom setting.
Provide a differentiated learning environment.
Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students.
Gain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees.
Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning.
Provide a social-emotional learning environment.
Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom.
Receive professional development and support.