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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 youre working with All these roles require openness to personal care and willingness to learn! Required Qualifications 60 credits, Associates Degree, obtained a passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment, or ParaPro/Praxis Exam 1+ Years Experience working with children Experience working with children with special educational needs Experience working with personal care IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card 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 Physical 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 process Preferred Qualifications Previous experience working in special education Behavioral Technician or PCA experience Crisis prevention (CPI) training CPR certification Salary: Pay: $18 - $22 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 At Zen Educate, our mission is simple: to support schools by connecting them with dedicated, high-quality education professionals. 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