Job Description

Get Set for the 2025-2026 School Year!
Start the 2025–2026 school year strong. We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a full-time role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step.

Dont wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

Our Teaching Assistants are crucial partners in education, supporting teachers with instructional duties, facilitating learning activities, and providing personalized assistance to ensure all students can participate and succeed.

Key Responsibilities
- Behavioral Support: Implement and manage behavioral intervention plans (BIPs), provide positive reinforcement, and use de-escalation techniques as necessary.
- Individualized Support: Provide personalized support to special education students, tailoring materials and strategies to their unique learning and behavioral needs.
- Classroom Assistance: Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviors, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and encouraging student participation.
- Data Collection: Record and maintain detailed data on student progress, behaviors, and interventions to support the special education team.
- Communication: Build and maintain effective communication with teachers, parents, and school staff to ensure cohesive and consistent support for students.

Required Qualifications
- High school diploma obtained in the United States
- 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience
- Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
- US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
- Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting
- Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting
- Associate's degree or higher (obtained in the US or US equivalency check completed)
- Certification in CPR and First Aid

Salary
Pay: $21 - $27 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

Benefits:
- Join our training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay updated on the latest in special education and behavioral support.
- Paid weekly
- 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
- Long-term employment opportunities within the District

About Zen
We are Zen Educate, committed to transparency and simplicity in education recruitment, empowering educators with more control and schools with direct access to great talent.

Why Zen
Simplify Your Job Search: From easy sign-up and document management to online timesheets, Zen Educates platform streamlines the entire process, saving you time and hassle.

Ref: SD-none-TA-September2025-105

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Relocation package, Monday to Friday,

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