Special Education Teacher Life Skills

Job Description

As a Special Education Teacher 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.

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

7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday–Friday, following a 10‑Month School Calendar

Arizona Professional Educator’s License Mild/Moderate, Cross‑Categorical, or other ADE Teacher Certification with the willingness to obtain AZ Special Education Teacher Certification (tuition reimbursement provided).

• Teach all subjects in a small 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.

• ADE (Arizona Department of Education) Public Educator  Moderate to Severe K‑12 Special Education certification or Other Teacher Certification with Moderate to Severe/Life Skills experience.
• Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change.
• Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas.
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively.

• 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.
• Direct Employer Hire.
• Negotiable Sign‑On Bonus for Certified Special Education Teachers.

Harbour View Academy is a special education school in Phoenix that not only provides a rigorous education but also a temporary short‑term placement called Alternative to Suspension (ATS) for students who would otherwise be suspended from their home schools.

The safe environment and special education curriculum in our Phoenix school reduces the number of out‑of‑school suspensions and provides support to help students reintegrate into their home schools successfully.

At our school in Phoenix, we cater to the academic and social‑emotional needs of high‑risk children and adolescents aged 5 through 22. Our no‑refusal, no‑suspension, no‑expulsion policy offers a continuum of services to meet the needs of this challenging student population. We believe every child can learn and our goal is to ensure students master the necessary academic and social skills for an independent and productive life.

Our well‑structured, engaging, safe, and instructional Optimal Learning Environment and special education program in Phoenix is responsive to student needs.

Students Served: PK-21

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.

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.