As a Special Education Intern at The Menta Education Group you will have the ability to learn alongside full-time special education teachers, and educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting.

Location: Southwest Education Center, Casa Grande, AZ

Staff Hours: 7:30 a.m.. to 3:00 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10 Month School Calendar

REQUIRED:Bachelor's Degree

Strongly Preferred: Substitute Teacher Certification

REQUIRED: Willing to return to a university to obtain tuition-reimbursed degree in Special Education (Resulting in a Special Education Teacher License)

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

Qualifications

One of the following: Valid General Education Teaching Certificate with the willingness to pursue Special Ed Certification OR Bachelor's Degree in a related field which may include fields of Psychology, Social Work, Sociology or Health & Human Services.

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.

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

403(b) Investment Options

Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande

Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande is deeply dedicated to the comprehensive '3-C Ready' initiative, with a laser focus on preparing students for College, ensuring they are primed for their Careers, and instilling the virtues of active Citizenship. We are unwavering in our mission to provide educational experiences that resonate with the personal and developmental journeys of each individual learner, fostering an atmosphere where every student's potential can truly be realized.

Our classrooms are not just rooms but ecosystems of active engagement and tailored learning experiences, where educational excellence and behavioral growth are celebrated daily. At Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande, we create a nurturing environment that stimulates students to become active participants in their learning process. This active participation paves the way for a lifetime of success, equipping our students with the necessary skills to navigate their future with confidence and purpose.

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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