Instructional Assistant (Bachelor's Degree Level)

The Menta Education Group • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Instructional Assistant with 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. Staff Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a school calendar. Valid Driver's License to provide student transportation using a school van, strongly preferred. Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in a discipline such as Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Kinesiology, Health & Wellness or a related field.
• Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful.
• Military Veterans are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress.
• Flexibility to change in routines.
• Able to work with high-risk special needs students.
• Valid driver's license wi/good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Driver's License to provide student transportation using a school van, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to teaching staff and students.
• Possess a desire to teach/substitute teach.
• Manage classroom behaviors.
• 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