Classroom Security Instructional Assistant

As an Instructional Assistant with The Menta 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.

Southwest Academy 4018 N 67th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85033.

Staff Hours 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, Mon-Fri, following a school calendar.

Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off Including during School Breaks-Fall Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring & Summer.
Pay Semi Monthly (twice a Month) all year.
Direct Hire: Return School Year after School Year.

Responsibilities:

• Provide academic and social-emotional support in 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.
• 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 employees.
• 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.

The Menta Education Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy. RE: EMPOLOYMENT CAREERS PAGE: Full-time Employee Benefits Health Coverages: Medical insurance options through BCBS PPO Network Dental insurance with preventive care coverage Vision insurance with exam and hardware allowances Financial Security: Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution available (after applicable waiting period) to those enrolled in a qualified high-deductible health plan. 403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period. Flexible spending account (FSA) Insurance Protection: Basic Life and AD&D insurance Long-Term Disability insurance Optional: Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance Time Off Benefits: Generous Paid Time Off Policies Part-Time Employee Benefits: 403 B retirement plan with employer match after the applicable waiting period. Generous Paid Time Off Policies Special Education Services: Compensation and Employee Benefits Information The anticipated full time employee salary information provided below is presented in good faith based on the requirements and qualifications of the specified position. Please note that additional factors such as experience, education, and credentials, may influence the compensation scale outlined. For positions that follow the school-year schedule, the salary ranges outlined below are calculated based on a 10-month academic calendar. Department/Position Annual Salary School Leadership $75,000 - $108,000 Special Education Classroom Instruction $59,000 - $70,000 General Education Instruction $45,200 - $49,360 Classroom Support $24,000 - $43,640 Student Services $38,000 - $70,000 Clinical $61,000 - $70,000 Medical $35,000 - $55,000 Maintenance Support $40,000 - $55,000 Administrative Support $28,000 - $45,000 Hourly Position (hourly compensation rates may be determined based on an applicable annual salary) This information has been provided in compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act