Special Education Teacher Moderate/Severe

Phoenix, AZ - Maryvale VillageFull-Time

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. Location: Southwest Academy Maryvale area Phoenix, AZ Staff Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., M-F, following a 10 Month School Calendar REQUIRED: Arizona Professional Educator's License Moderate to Severe Special Education

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 Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical/Special Education Certification or Moderate/Severe

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 Academy

In addition to providing a rigorous and excellent education for students, Southwest Academy offers a short-term placement for students facing suspension from their home schools, reducing the likelihood of repeat behaviors. The academy provides academic and social emotional support to high-risk children and adolescents aged 5-22, with a no refusal, no suspension, no expulsion policy. E32

We believe that every child can and will learn. Our goal is to ensure that all students master the academic and social skills necessary for an independent and productive life. We create an Optimal Learning Environment that is well structured, engaging, safe, instructional, and responsive to students needs.

SWA services students from nine surrounding school districts.

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.

ADE (Arizona Department of Education) Public Educator ID with Mild/Moderate Cross-Categorical/Special Education Certification or Moderate/Severe