Job Overview

job description

turn your passion for helping into purposeful work
we're hiring paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support special education students for the school year. these are school-year positions designed to help you build meaningful experience in sped classrooms and join a team that's making a difference where it's needed most.
connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in education.

in this significant assistant teacher position, you will contribute to curriculum development, assist with student assessment, and help create a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports all learners.

responsibilities
- assisting licensed staff in the classroom
- aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (iep)
- maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
- work with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented
- provide support for students in crisis
- support students on outings by driving them into the community
- utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as - needed
- celebrate the students you're working with

qualifications
- 60 credits, associates degree, obtained a passing score on an appropriate ade assessment, or parapro/praxis exam
- ivp level 1 fingerprint clearance card
- experience working with children
- 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
- previous experience working in special education
- behavioral technician or pca experience
- crisis prevention (cpi) training
- cpr certification

compensation & benefits
pay:$18 - $23 per hour, paid weekly.
schedule:monday to friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

benefits:
- weekly pay
- paid sick leave
- 401k (certain eligibility criteria)

about zen
zen educate directly connects passionate educators and support staff with schools through our smart online platform, ensuring better matches and a more efficient hiring process.

why zen
experience true transparency: we believe in clarity. zen educate provides upfront information about pay rates and assignments, so you always know where you stand.

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