Zen Educate is hiring: Para Educator - Immediate Start in San Diego County

Don't Wait for Fall - Join Our Classroom Team Today! Step into paraprofessional or classroom support staff roles 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. 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 is tackling the educator shortage by helping schools connect with passionate teaching assistants and paraprofessionals. We’re proud to support both schools and staff by creating smart, fast matches that benefit students and communities alike. Why Zen Zen Educate connects passionate educators with schools that need them most. Every match helps build stronger classrooms and brighter futures for students. We make the process simple, transparent, and focused on what really matters, impact. Ref: SD_TA_ZA-Apr26

In Summary: Don't wait, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role . 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 .

En Español: No espere la caída - Únete a nuestro equipo de clase hoy! ¡Entra en funciones paraprofesionales o del personal de apoyo en el aula enfocadas en educación especial y apoya a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales en entornos reales del salón de clases. Crecerás tus habilidades, obtendrás experiencia significativa y trabajarás donde tu apoyo importa todos los días. Estas funciones ayudan a los alumnos con una variedad de necesidades educativas especiales, incluidas las necesidades leves, moderadas y severas. - 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: Programación: del lunes al viernes, dentro de las horas 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 está abordando la escasez de educadores ayudando a las escuelas a conectarse con asistentes docentes y paraprofesionales apasionados. Estamos orgullosos de apoyar tanto a las Escuelas como al personal creando juegos inteligentes y rápidos que beneficien a los estudiantes y comunidades por igual. ¿Por qué Zen Zen Education conecta a los educadores apasionadas con las escuellas que más lo necesitan? Cada juego ayuda a construir clases más fuertes y un futuro mejor para los estudiantes.