Special Education Severe Mental
Retardation
Special Education Services (a member of
The Menta Group) is currently seeking progressive state certified special
education teachers to join the clinical teams at our therapeutic day school in
Tolleson, Arizona. Hours are anywhere from 1 day to full time with
great health benefits.
The Tolleson campus of
Southwest Academy (SWA) is a special education school for Kindergarten through
twelfth grade students in the Maricopa County area who are challenged by
social-emotional, learning, developmental, and behavioral difficulties. The
curriculum is taught with an engaged learning methodology that nurtures
academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. Our educational model
encourages the development of academic and social-emotional skills in a
positive and well-structured learning environment, with a focus on preparation
for post-secondary education, employment, and citizenship. We have a no
refusal, no suspension, no expulsion policy, offering a continuum of services
to meet the educational needs of this challenging student population.
Programming at SWA is
designed for students with significant cognitive and/or developmental
disabilities. The curriculum is individualized to meet each student's special
needs with an emphasis on four major community living domains:
self-management/home living, vocational, recreation/leisure, and general
community functioning. The curriculum is taught both in school and out in the
community. It includes functional academics and embedded training in social-emotional
skills, communication, and motor skills.
We believe that every child can
and will learn. Our students are preparing to be College Ready, Career Ready,
and Community Ready (3 C's). 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. We are looking for a state
certified teacher with experience in working with Severe Mentally Retarded
students either fulltime or part time. This position offers an access to
medical, dental, vision plans, 403(b), sick pay, holiday pay, and
personal/vacation days. The salary range is comparable for the position and
area, depending upon certification and qualifications.
Requirements:
Emphasis on work skills as a
basis for a career path curriculum
Ability to communicate well
orally and in writing
Flexible in which subject areas
that they can work
Student focused approach while
presenting general areas of required subject material.
Willingness to be trained in
working with Behavioral/Emotional Disordered students
Demonstrated ability to work
well in a fast paced environment
Bi-lingual applicants are
encouraged to apply.
Qualifications:
Arizona State Teaching Certification in Provisonal Severely and
Profoundly Disabled Special Education, K-12 Certificate
Ability to teach in a
self-contained classroom for a full teaching day with youth having problems
with ED, OHI and MIMR disabilities.
Employment contingent upon a
background check, approved driving record, and an employment physical.
Must have a valid driver's
license and fingerprint clearance card
Must be at least 23 years of
age.
Bi-lingual applicants are
encouraged to apply.
The fulltime
position offers an access to medical, dental, vision plans, 403(b), sick pay,
holiday pay, and personal/vacation days. The salary range is comparable
for the position and area, depending upon certification and qualifications. All
of our programs post their open teaching positions on our website and feature
an easy-to-complete application process.
Apply at this
web page:
www.thementagroup.org/careers/apply
Dawn.massani@menta.com
3834 South 91st Avenue
Tolleson, AZ 85353
Phone: (623) 478-5000
Fax: (623) 478-5026