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The Menta Education Group
Educational Assistant with RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$35,683 / year median in New Mexico
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description As an Educational Assistant with RBT at The Menta Education Group, you will be responsible for working with classroom instructors and staff to offer targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom, as well as general support for all students in the school.
Our highly qualified staff is actively engaged in each students learning using Expanded Menta Method, Structured Teaching Model, Blended-Learning, and so much more. This approach comes from three ideals serving as the foundation of the Menta philosophy… college, career, and citizenship ready.
Location:
Menta Academy Eunice, 1710 Ave J, Eunice, NM 88231Staff Hours:
8:00 a.m.. to 3:30 p.m., Mon-Fri, following a 10Month School Calendar Benefits & Paid Benefit Time Off Requirement:
Registered Behavior Technician License/Certification Primary Focus:
Manage Classroom and/or Refocus Room behaviors \n Responsibilities Provide academic support within the classroom Manage classroom and/or Refocus Room behaviors Report behavioral concerns of students to appropriate staff Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data Maintain classroom order and safety (Security) Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting Assist in the prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behavior Maintain alertness for problems likely to disrupt the educational process or to be a safety concern and correct and report these conditions Respond to emergency situations Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors Think quickly, independently, and tactfully Qualifications Registered Behavior Technician Certification Substitute Teacher Certification or Bachelor's Degree preferred, but not required Background in education and/or behavioral health preferred Ability to operate tactfully under stress Flexibility to change in routines At least 23 years of age Able to work with high-risk special needs students Benefits In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:Compensation Information:
https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ Please refer to the "Clinical" section for this position's category Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.For more information visit:
https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/ \n $18.87 - $27.96 an hour \n Menta Academy Eunice, NM Menta Academy Eunice is committed to the student with exceptional needs, their families, and our community. Our thoroughgoing pledge and fundamental purpose is to provide a learning environment for our special needs students in Eunice, which will enable the optimal development of each child. "We will never give up". Menta Academy Eunice is partnering with local districts to provide an educational model using the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. This provides flexible methods, materials, and assessments to assist teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all of the students we serve. Our special education curriculum is rigorous, relevant, and reflective. The needs of each student are mapped with the Common Core Learning Standards, providing the teachers with valuable information about the students curriculum strengths and areas that require support for continuous growth and improvement.Our highly qualified staff is actively engaged in each students learning using Expanded Menta Method, Structured Teaching Model, Blended-Learning, and so much more. This approach comes from three ideals serving as the foundation of the Menta philosophy… college, career, and citizenship ready.