Special Education Assistant and 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.
Responsibilities
- Provide academic support within 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.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors.
- Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License.
- Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License.
- Good driving record and willing and able to drive student van.
- 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 Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs.
- 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
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. 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.
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. 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.
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)
- 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