The Menta Education Group · 1 month ago
Special Education Teacher Life Skills
Phoenix, AZ - South of Airport
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe Menta Education Group is a special education school focusing on the academic and social-emotional needs of high-risk children and adolescents. As a Special Education Teacher, you will educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting, providing a personalized and supportive learning environment.
EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Teach all subjects in a small classroom setting
Provide a differentiated learning environment
Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students
Gain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are Menta employees
Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning
Provide a social-emotional learning environment
Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom
Qualification
Required
Arizona Professional Educator's License Mild/Moderate, Cross-Categorical, or other ADE Teacher Certification with the willingness to obtain AZ Special Education Teacher Certification (tuition reimbursement provided)
ADE (Arizona Department of Education) Public Educator ID with Moderate to Severe K-12 Special Education certification or Other Teacher Certification with Moderate to Severe/Life Skills experience
Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change
Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas
Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties
Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
Benefits
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
403(b) Investment Options
Direct Employer Hire
Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers
Company
The Menta Education Group
The Menta Group operates 26 programs and 18 schools in Illinois and Arizona.
Founded in 1973
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian McGowan
CFO
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