Teacher Aide - Immediate Start

Get Set for the 2025-2026 School Year!Step into full-time paraprofessional and classroom aide roles and support students with special needs in real classroom settings. You'll grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and work where your support matters every day. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.Don’t wait! Connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.Join our team as a Special Education Aide and contribute your skills to help students with diverse abilities access the curriculum and participate fully in school life, making every day a step towards their success.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 timePhysical Requirements: - Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day- Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)- Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application processPreferred Qualifications / Experience- 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- Comfortable with eloping- Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies- Experience in collecting data and following BI plan- Associate's degree or higher (obtained in the US or US equivalency check completed)- Pro-Act training- Certification in CPR and First AidSalaryPay: $22 - $24.50 per hour, paid weekly.Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work)Benefits:- Paid weekly- 401K (certain eligibility criteria)- Long-term employment opportunities within the DistrictWhy ZenWhen you work with Zen Educate, you’re never on your own. Our team offers continuous support, from your first application to your first day in the classroom and beyond, to help you succeed and grow in your role.About ZenZen Educate helps schools hire dedicated paraprofessionals and teaching assistants, creating smart, timely matches that support students with special education needs and strengthen school communities.Ref: SD--TA-March2026-103