Instructional Assistant (Bachelor's Degree Level)

About the role

As an Instructional Assistant with The Menta EducationGroup, 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and social-emotional support in the classroom.
• Substitute Teach as needed.
• 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.
• Auxiliary 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

• 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, good driving record and willing and able to drive student van is strongly preferred.

Benefits & Paid Time Off

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.

About Harbourview Academy Phoenix South Of Airport

Harbourview Academy is a special education school in Phoenix that not only provides a rigorous education but also a temporary short-term placement called Alternative to Suspension (ATS) for students who would otherwise be suspended from their home schools. The safe environment and special education curriculum in our Phoenix school reduces the number of out-of-school suspensions and provides support to help students reintegrate into their home schools successfully. At our school in Phoenix, we cater to the academic and social-emotional needs of high-risk children and adolescents aged 5 through 22. Our no-refusal, no-suspension, no-expulsion policy offers a continuum of services to meet the needs of this challenging student population. We believe every child can learn and our goal is to ensure students master the necessary academic and social skills for an independent and productive life. Our well-structured, engaging, safe, and instructional Optimal Learning Environment and special education program in Phoenix is responsive to student needs.

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.

About The Menta Education Group

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.

Mission

Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.

Vision

We envision a society in which all youth can be successful.

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.

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.

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.