Job Description
As a Special Education Teacher at The Menta Group, you will have the freedom and ability to educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting. Our social-emotional learning environments offer engaged and inquiry-based academics combined with a P.B.I.S. structure.
Staff Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. , Mon-Fri, following a 10 Month School Calendar
Responsibilities
Teach all subjects in a 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
Qualifications
ADE (Arizona Department of Education) Public Educator ID with Cross-Categorical/Special Education Certification or Other Teacher Certification (Non-Substitute)
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
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
403(b) Investment Options
Direct Employer Hire
Negotiable Sign-On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers
Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande
Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande is deeply dedicated to the comprehensive '3-C Ready' initiative, with a laser focus on preparing students for College, ensuring they are primed for their Careers, and instilling the virtues of active Citizenship. We are unwavering in our mission to provide educational experiences that resonate with the personal and developmental journeys of each individual learner, fostering an atmosphere where every student's potential can truly be realized.
Our classrooms are not just rooms but ecosystems of active engagement and tailored learning experiences, where educational excellence and behavioral growth are celebrated daily. At Southwest Education Center - Casa Grande, we create a nurturing environment that stimulates students to become active participants in their learning process. This active participation paves the way for a lifetime of success, equipping our students with the necessary skills to navigate their future with confidence and purpose.
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.
