As a Special Education Intern at The Menta Group you will have the ability to learn alongside full-time special education teachers, and educate a small classroom of students in a self-contained setting.

Tuition Reimbursement to pursue Special Education Teacher Certification Staff Hours 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. , Mon-Fri, following a 10-Month School Calendar 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.

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.

About The Menta Education Group:

The Menta Group evolved into a dynamic, responsive, multi-state education non-profit, operating numerous private and public/private partnership schools. The organization still firmly adheres to its policy to never give up on a child and that no student will be rejected, suspended, or expelled.MissionTo provide innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services.VisionWe envision a society in which all youth can be successful. As an organization, we are especially committed to making success a reality for at-risk youth. We strive to be the recognized national leader in serving at-risk youth in educational and social service settings through the provision of empirically-based innovative solutions to critical problems in education and human services. Our goal is to also support the professionals who work with at-risk youth by focusing on program development, professional training, and child advocacy.