Teacher Internship -Paid

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: Harbourview Academy (near Phoenix Sky Harbor) Phoenix, AZ

Staff Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 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, 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

• 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