Teacher Internship -Paid

Job description

As a Special Education Teacher Intern at The Menta Education 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, Phoenix AZ** **Staff Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar** **REQUIRED: Bachelor's Degree** **Strongly Preferred: Arizona Substitute Teacher Certification** **REQUIRED: Willing to return to a university to obtain tuition-reimbursed degree in Special Education. To obtain a Special Education Teacher License** ### Responsibilities - Engage in the opportunity to better understand special education curriculum and how to teach diverse learners - 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 - Receive professional development and support ### Qualifications - One of the following: Valid General Education Teaching Certificate with the willingness to pursue Special Ed Certification *OR* Bachelor's Degree in a related field which may include fields of Psychology, Social Work, Applied Behavior Analysis, Disabiliites Studies, Sociology or Health & Human Services.. - Experience with working with students with a range of special education disabilities including but not limited to; autism, emotional disturbance, traumatic brain injury, mild to moderate cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. - Strong problem-solving skills - Well-organized and able to multitask - Possess a positive attitude. ### Benefits - Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefit Plans - 10 Month School Position with 12 Month Semi-Monthly Pay - Generous Paid Time Off Benefits - 403(b) Investment Options