Zen Educate is hiring: Behaviour Specialist - Immediate Start in Los Angeles

Start the School Year Strong! - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year. Step into a full-time paraprofessional or classroom support staff role focused on special education 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, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role. Key Responsibilities: - Behavioral Support: Implement and follow Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) or Individualized Education Plan (IEPs) - Individualized Support: Provide one-on-one or small group support using positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to promote self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and engagement. - Classroom Assistance: Collaborate with teachers to maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment and encourage student participation. - Communication: Work closely with teachers, parents, and staff to ensure consistent and effective support for students. - Personal Care: Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressing. - Note taking: Taking notes and recording data on students progress Required Qualifications: - ABA training or at least 10 months of behavior tech/interventionist experience or RBT certification - CPI certification - 48 college credits - Experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs - Experience with elopement, nonverbal and/or aggressive behaviors - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to stay calm and patient in challenging situations - English proficiency - U.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time) - Candidates must be 18 years or older to apply 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: Experience in Special Education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors, ABA Therapy, Behaviour Technician Experience or AAC Devices Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies CPR and First Aid Salary Pay: $20 - $23 per hour 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) -Join our training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay updated on the latest in special education and behavioral support." Why Zen At Zen Educate, we’re transforming how educators find their perfect roles, making the process simpler, fairer, and more rewarding. Our innovative platform connects educators with schools in a way that’s transparent, efficient, and empowering. We’re passionate about offering fair pay, lowering costs for schools, and reinvesting in what truly matters: students. About Zen Zen Educate partners with public and charter schools across various school districts to build stronger school communities. Our team is committed to supporting educators with personalized job matches and ongoing mentorship at every step. Ref: LA -HQ3-TA-March2026-189

In Summary: Full-time paraprofessional or classroom support staff role focused on special education and support students with special needs in real classroom settings . These roles support students who have a range of special education needs . Don't wait, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter .

En Español: Comience el Año Escolar Fuerte! - Ahora contratación para el año escolar 20252026 . Entra en un papel de personal de apoyo paraprofesional o del aula a tiempo completo centrado en la educación especial y apoya a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales en entornos reales. Crecerá sus habilidades, obtendrá experiencia significativa y trabajará donde su apoyo importa todos los días. Estas funciones ayudan a los alumnos con una gama de necesidades educativas especiales, incluidas las necesidades leves, moderadas y severas. - Tener notas y registrar datos sobre el progreso de los estudiantes Qualificaciones requeridas: - Formación ABA o al menos 10 meses de experiencia en tecnología/intervencionista del comportamiento o certificación RBT - Certificación CPI - 48 créditos universitarios - Experiencia de apoyo a las personas con necesidades educativas especiales - Experimentación con la fuga, conductas no verbales y / o agresivas - Excelente comunicación e interpersonales habilidades - Habilidad para mantenerse tranquilo y paciente en situaciones difíciles - competencia en inglés - autorización de trabajo estadounidense (Zen Educate no puede proporcionar patrocinios para una visa de empleo o asistencia de reubicación en este momento) - Los candidatos deben tener 18 años o más para aplicar Requisitos físicos: - Estar cómodamente de pie y moverse alrededor de la clase durante todo el día - Calidad capaz de levantar hasta 20 libras y ayudar a los estudiantes cuando se necesite un proceso de intervención rápida. Beneficios: - Salario semanal - Permiso de enfermedad pagado - 401K (ciertos criterios de elegibilidad) -Únete a nuestras sesiones de capacitación y oportunidades de desarrollo profesional para mantenerte actualizado sobre lo último en educación especial y apoyo del comportamiento". Por qué Zen At Zen Educate, estamos transformando la forma en que los educadores encuentran sus roles perfectas, haciendo el proceso más sencillo, justo y gratificante. Nuestra plataforma innovadora conecta a los educativos con las escuelas de una manera transparente, eficiente y empoderadora.