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Instructional Assistant Bachelor's Degree Level

L4

menta education groupPhoenix, AZ3 days ago

Occupations

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special EducationTeaching Assistants, All OtherTeaching Assistants, Special Education

Industries

Elementary and Secondary SchoolsAdministration of Education ProgramsAll Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
Instructional Assistant 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 are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a school calendar. A valid driver's license to provide student transportation using a school van is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities include:
  • 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
Qualifications include:
  • 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
Benefits include: Benefit options include: 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 PayGenerous Paid Time Off Benefits for salaried employees403(b) Investment Options Southwest Academy provides a rigorous and excellent education for students, offering a short-term placement for students facing suspension from their home schools, reducing the likelihood of repeat behaviors. The academy provides academic and social emotional support to high-risk children and adolescents aged 5-22, with a no refusal, no suspension, no expulsion policy. The Menta Education Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta's office.
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Level

MidL4

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Occupation

Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education

Industry

Elementary and Secondary Schools

Posted

3 days ago

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