Instructional Assistant with Student Transportation
About the role
As an Instructional Assistant with Student Transportation responsibilities at 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. You will also be responsible for driving a route of students to and from school, using school equipment (van).
Responsibilities
- Work with classroom instructors and staff to offer targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom.
- Manage classroom behaviors.
- Act as a Teaching/Instructional Assistant in the classroom.
- Drive/Transport Students to and from school, using a school van.
- 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.
- Aid 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
- Valid Driver's license w/good driving record.
- Willing and able to drive student van before & after school.
- Registered Behavior Technician, Youth Worker, Mental Healthcare Technician, or ABA Technician experience is helpful.
- Substitute Teacher Certification or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- 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.
Benefits & Paid Benefits Time Off
- 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 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: To provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.
Vision: We envision a society in which all youth can be successful.
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. We also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.