Behavior Technician for Pendergast Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Special Education Services (SES), an affiliate of The Menta Group, provides for the educational needs of high risk, special needs children and adolescents, ages 5 through 21. Believing that all children have a right to quality educational services, SES schools find innovative solutions to critical problems in education working with an integrated focus on academic and social-emotional learning, and a continuum of learning and behavioral supports.
In conjunction with Arizona Education Cadre, specialists in the training of the Structured Teaching Model (STM), Special Education Services is looking for a Behavior Technicians for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders for participation in an Autism Lab School housed in the Pendergast School District. The program will provide special education and related services to students with ASD while providing training opportunities to special and general education staff working with students in other programs.
Preparing and adapting materials for use in the classroom.
Maintaining classroom and learning materials in good order
Communicating behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff members.
Implementing and maintaining behavioral program policies and data.
Encouraging all students to be successful in the program.
Attending select staff meetings and in-service training as requested.
Qualifications:
- State certification as a Paraprofessional preferred.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Post High School at least 23 years of age.
- Able to work with high risk special needs students.
- Dependability in attendance and punctuality.
- Ability to operate tactfully under stress.
- Flexibility to change in routines.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.
- Good driving record/must drive student van.
This position offers an access to medical, dental, vision plans, 403(b), sick pay, holiday pay, and personal days. The salary range is comparable for the position and area, depending upon certification/licensure and qualifications.
Apply at www.thementagroup.org/careers/apply
dawn.massani@menta.com
Fax: (623) 478-5026