Zen Educate is hiring: Instructional Assistant - Immediate Start in San Diego Co

Plan Ahead for Fall - Classroom Roles Filling Fast! Step into 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. Our Instructional Assistants are fundamental to a smoothly running classroom, providing practical support that allows teachers to focus on instruction, while also offering encouragement and guidance to students throughout the school day. 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 helps schools hire dedicated paraprofessionals and teaching assistants, creating smart, timely matches that support students with special education needs and strengthen school communities. Why Zen At Zen Educate, we take the time to understand your preferences, experience, and career goals, then match you with schools that fit your needs. Our personalized approach makes finding the right role faster, easier, and more rewarding. Ref: SD_TA_ZA-Apr26

In Summary: Step into paraprofessional and classroom aide roles . Support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs . Reassure teachers in managing classroom behaviors, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and encouraging student participation . Benefits include 401K (certain eligibility criteria) - Long-term employment opportunities within the District .

En Español: ¡Planear por adelantado para el otoño - Los roles de clase se llenan rápidamente! Entren en los papeles de asistentes paraprofesionales y del aula y apoyen a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales en entornos reales del aula. 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. No espere! Conecte con un reclutador hoy mismo y tome el primer paso hacia su futuro en la educación. Nuestros Asistentes Instructivos son fundamentales para un salón de clases que funcione sin problemas, proporcionando soporte práctico que permita a los profesores centrarse en la instrucción, al tiempo que también ofrece aliento y orientación a los niños durante todo el día. - Comunicación: Construir y mantener una comunicación efectiva con los maestros, padres y personal escolar para garantizar un apoyo cohesivo y consistente a los estudiantes. Qualificaciones requeridas - Diploma de escuela secundaria obtenido en Estados Unidos - 6+ meses de experiencia apoyando personas con necesidades especiales (en cualquier capacidad), mejor dicho experiencia centrada en el niño - Los solicitantes deben tener conocimientos profesionales del inglés - US Work Authorization - Zen Educate no puede proporcionar patrocinios para una visa de empleo o asistencia de reubicación en este momento Requisitos físicos: Horario: del lunes al viernes, dentro de las horas de 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (sin trabajo de fin de semana) Beneficios: - Pagado semanalmente - 401K (ciertos criterios de elegibilidad) - Oportunidades de empleo a largo plazo en el Distrito Sobre Zen Zen Educate ayuda a las escuelas a contratar paraprofesionales y asistentes docentes dedicados, creando coincidencias inteligentes y oportunas que apoyan a los estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales y fortalecen las comunidades escolares.