School Aide

Secure Your Classroom Role Before Summer Break!Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.???? About Zen EducateZen Educate connects schools with passionate, high-quality educators through a simple and transparent hiring process. We partner with public and charter schools to help them find the right staff, while making it easier for educators to discover roles that fit their skills, preferences, and career goals. Our mission is to create better outcomes for students by supporting the educators who make it happen, through smarter matching, fairer pay, and ongoing support.In this supportive School Aide position, your responsibilities will include preparing learning tools, supervising students during activities and transitions, and assisting the teacher in meeting the needs of all learners.Responsibilities:Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environmentProvide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing lessons and implementing IEPs to achieve goalsAssist in compiling classroom communications including supporting with differentiation for different childrens needsAssist with classroom management, redirecting behavior, and implementing behavior management plansFacilitate interactions between students with disabilities and their peers, teaching and modeling strategies for positive interactionUse a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experiences and support them as neededSupport with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressingRequired Qualifications:High school diploma or the equivalentExperience working with children with special educational needsExperience working with personal carePassion for working within special educationU.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time)Applicants must be professionally proficient in EnglishPhysical Requirements:Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the dayAble 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 QualificationsPast work experience in a schoolCPR and First AidCPI TrainingSalaryPay: $22 - $25 per hour, paid weekly.Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).Benefits:Weekly payPaid Sick Leave401K (certain eligibility criteria)Dont wait! Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.Ref: #STTAZA-May26