Job Description

As a Classroom Security 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

Responsibilities

Provide academic support within the classroom

Manage classroom behaviors

Engage with students and redirect, de-escalate

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

Education or background in kinesiology, sports, coaching, sports movement, physical education, personal training is helpful

Experience in behavioral science, registered behavior technician, or mental health technician is helpful

Security or Juvenile Justice background is helpful

Military Veterans are encouraged to apply

Ability to operate tactfully under stress

Flexibility to change in routines

At least 23 years of age

Able to work with high-risk special needs students

Valid Driver's license with good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred

Benefits

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 Pay

Generous Paid Time Off Benefits for salaried positions

403(b) Investment Options

Southwest Academy

In addition to providing a rigorous and excellent education for students, Southwest Academy offers 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. E32

We believe that every child can and will learn. Our goal is to ensure that all students master the academic and social skills necessary for an independent and productive life. We create an Optimal Learning Environment that is well structured, engaging, safe, instructional, and responsive to students needs.

SWA services students from nine surrounding school districts.

Students Served: PK-21

Professional Associations and/or Partnerships

The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), 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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