Zen Educate is hiring: Teacher Aide - Immediate Start in San Diego County

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 full-time 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. Talk to a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role. This Teacher Aide role involves working directly with students under the teacher's direction, reinforcing lessons, supervising activities, and offering individual attention to help ensure every student understands and engages. 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 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 / 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 Aid Salary Pay: $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 District About Zen Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, qualified educators through a clear and efficient process. Our mission is to make hiring fairer and simpler for both teachers and schools. Why Zen Zen Educate makes your job search simple and transparent. We match you with schools that fit your goals and provide ongoing support, from your first chat to your first day in the classroom, so you can focus on what matters most: making a difference for students. Ref: SD_TA_ZA-Apr26

In Summary: Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators to support students with a range of special education needs . The Teacher Aide role involves working directly with students under the teacher's direction, reinforcing lessons, supervising activities, and offering individual attention to help ensure every student understands and engages .

En Español: Si usted es apasionado por apoyar a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales y desea un papel de tiempo completo en el que pueda tener un impacto real, este podría ser su próximo paso. Estos roles ayudan a los alumnos con una serie de necesidades educativas especiales, incluyendo leves, moderadas y severas necesidades. Hable con un reclutador hoy mismo y vea cómo podemos ayudarlo a encontrar el rol perfecto. Este papel del maestro ayuda implica trabajar directamente con los estudiantes bajo la dirección del profesor, reforzar las clases, supervisar actividades, y ofrecer atención individual para garantizar que cada estudiante entienda y se involucre. Qualificaciones requeridas - Diploma de escuela secundaria obtenido en los Estados Unidos - 6+ meses de experiencia apoyando a personas con necesidades especiales (en cualquier capacidad), idealmente experiencia centrada en niños - Los solicitantes deben tener conocimientos profesionales del inglés - US Work Authorization - Zen Educate no puede patrocinar una visa de empleo o asistencia para la reubicación en este momento Requisitos físicos: Programación: del lunes al viernes, dentro de las horas 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (sin trabajo de fin de semana) Beneficios: - Semanal pagado - 401K (ciertos criterios de elegibilidad) - Oportunidades de empleo a largo plazo en el distrito Sobre Zen Zen Educate conecta escuelas con educadores apasionados y calificados a través de un proceso claro y eficiente. Nuestra misión es hacer que la contratación sea más justa y sencilla tanto para los maestros como para las escuelas. Por qué Zen Zen Education hace su búsqueda de trabajo simple y transparente.