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Classroom Security Instructional Assistant

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Job Description
As a Classroom Security Instructional Assistant with 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.
Hours: 7:45-3:15 p.m., M-F, following a School Calendar, No Nights, No Weekends
Benefits
Paid Benefit Time Off

Responsibilities

  • Provide academic support within 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
  • Valid Driver's License
  • 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 positions
  • 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.

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.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL

  • Pronouns choose one · optional
  • Legal Name and Other name(s) Include previous last names, surname aka, shortened names/name variations and nicknames. Include Legal Name if not previously provided in name field. written answer
  • Street Address
  • City
  • State/Province choose one · optional
  • Zip Code
  • High School - Name, City and State
  • What is your highest attained degree? choose one · optional
  • Undergraduate University choose one · optional
  • Undergraduate Degree and/or Coursework optional
  • Masters and/or PHD University choose one · optional
  • Masters and/or PHD Degree / Coursework optional
  • If you are currently working towards a degree, what is your anticipated completion date? optional
  • Do you know any language(s) other than English? If so, please indicate which language(s) below: written answer · optional
  • Were you referred by a current Menta Employee? If so, please name: written answer · optional
  • Are you over 21 years of age? choose one
  • Are you willing to undergo a drug test in order to work in our school? choose one
  • Are you eligible to work in the United States? choose one
  • Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense, other than a minor traffic violation (You are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions or arrests)**see below choose one · optional
  • ** You do not need to respond to this question until after you have been selected for an interview or otherwise deemed to be qualified as a candidate for the position you are seeking. Additionally, a conviction record will not automatically result in disqualification for employment - the nature, date(s), rehabilitation, and relation to job sought will be considered. optional
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  • Have you ever had any indicated finding of child abuse filed in your name? choose one
  • Does your name appear on any sex offender database in any state or country? choose one
  • CONSENT TO BACKGROUND CHECK: Section 10-21.9 of The School Code of the State of Illinois and A.R.S. 15-534(A) in Arizona (“Applicable School Code”) require that an applicant for employment with a school district is required, as a condition of employment, to authorize a fingerprint investigation to ascertain if the applicant has been convicted of certain criminal offenses. The Applicable School Code also stipulates that the School District perform a check on the Statewide Sex Offender Database. Should I be a candidate for employment with Special Education Services, I agree to authorize both investigations and will allow myself to be fingerprinted as a part of this investigation. Candidate may not be employed unless such investigation has been initiated. I certify that the information given by me in this application is true in all respects, and I agree that if the information given is found to be false or misleading in any way, it shall be considered sufficient cause for denial of employment or, if already hired, discharge. I authorize the use of any information in the application to verify my statement, and I authorize past employers, all references and any other person to answer all questions asked concerning my ability, character, reputation, previous employment and education record or anything else contained in this application. I expressly release all such third parties from any liability or damages on account of having furnished such information, as well as Special Education Services for seeking any verification of such information contained in this application. yes / no · optional
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  • Do you have a valid Driver's License? choose one
  • Do you have a valid Passenger Endorsement on your Driver's License choose one · optional
  • Do you have a CDL-B License choose one
  • Please provide your IDFPR License Number, Certification Type (e.g. Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist), Status (e.g. Active) and Expiration Date written answer · optional
  • Do you hold a state teaching license or certificate? choose one · optional
  • Do you hold a state Paraprofessional Certification? choose one · optional
  • What state has, or will be, issuing your license/certificate? optional
  • Do you have any other endorsements and/or verifications documented on your license(s)? written answer · optional
  • Name, Title, Place of Employment ,Phone, Email and where you worked with Reference written answer · optional
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