Zen Educate is hiring: Special Education Aide - Immediate Start in San Francisco

Don't Wait for Fall - Join Our Classroom Team Today! We're hiring now! 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. Don’t wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role. As a Paraprofessional, you will play a crucial role in adapting learning materials, supporting various student needs, and contributing to the overall positive climate of the classroom under the guidance of experienced educators. Responsibilities - Behavioral Intervention: Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with autism and emotional/behavioral needs. Use evidence-based strategies including positive reinforcement, de-escalation techniques, and proactive behavior supports to help students regulate emotions and develop coping skills. - Targeted Support: Provide one-on-one or small group behavioral support, tailoring interventions to each student’s needs. Support students in building self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and classroom engagement. - Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with teachers and behavior specialists to create a structured, supportive learning environment. Support classroom management by reinforcing expectations, modeling positive behavior, and helping students stay on task. - Progress Monitoring: Track and document behavioral data consistently, including incidents, triggers, responses, and outcomes. Use this data to inform adjustments to BIPs and support team decision-making. - Team Communication: Partner with special education staff, behavior analysts, and families to maintain a unified approach to student support. Share observations and collaborate on strategies to ensure consistency across environments. - Personal Care: Support students with daily routines such as toileting, feeding, or mobility. Required Qualifications/Experience: - High School Diploma - Experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs - Experience providing personal care support - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to stay calm and patient in challenging situations - US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time. - English proficiency - Passion for supporting students - CPR and First Aid (certification will be provided for otherwise qualified candidates) 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 supporting children with autism, complex or severe emotional needs, or in roles such as ABA therapy - Experience in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors - Bachelor’s Degree - Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies - Additional training in behavioral techniques Salary Pay: $25 - $29 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) Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities. 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: SF_TA_ZA-Apr26

In Summary: We're expanding to the San Francisco Peninsula area . Join us as a full-time paraprofessional supporting K–12 students with special needs during the 2025–2026 school year . Responsibilities: Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment . Pay: $25 - $29 per hour, paid weekly .

En Español: ¿Buscas un papel gratificante para el año escolar 2025? ¡Estamos entusiasmados de expandirnos a la zona de la península de San Francisco! Únete a nosotros como paraprofesionales a tiempo completo, apoyando a los estudiantes K12 con necesidades especiales durante el año académico 20252026 . Haz un impacto real mientras creces tu carrera en educación. Únase a nuestro equipo como Asistente Educativo Especial y contribuye con tus habilidades para ayudar a los alumnos con diversas capacidades a acceder al currículo y participar plenamente en la vida escolar, dando cada día un paso hacia su éxito. Responsabilidades: - Asistir al maestro del aula para mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje seguro - Proporcionar asistencia individual o en grupos pequeños a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales, reforzar las lecciones e implementar IEPs para lograr objetivos - Ayudar en la compilación de comunicaciones en el salón de clases que incluyen apoyar con diferenciación para diferentes niñosnecesidades - ayudar con la gestión del aula, redirigir el comportamiento y aplicar planes de manejo del comportamiento - Facilitar interacciones entre los alumnos con discapacidad y sus compañeros, enseñar y modelar estrategias de interacción positiva - Usar una variedad de métodos de enseñanza para mejorar las experiencias de aprendizajes de los estudiantes y respaldarlas según sea necesario - Apoyar con cuidado personal o higiene conforme sea necesario, incluyendo baño, alimentación y vestimenta. Autorización de trabajo (Zen Educate no puede proporcionar patrocinios para una visa de empleo o asistencia a la reubicación en este momento) - Los solicitantes deben ser competentes profesionalmente en inglés - CPR y First Aid (la certificación se proporcionará para los candidatos calificados por lo demás) Requisitos físicos: - Estar cómodamente sobre sus pies y moverse alrededor del aula durante todo el día - Poder levantar hasta 20 libras y ayudar con seguridad a los estudiantes cuando sea necesario (genujarse, doblarse, responder rápidamente) - Exigen requisitos físicos adicionales durante su proceso de solicitud Qualificaciones / Experiencia preferentes - experiencia laboral pasada en una escuela - Salario de entrenamiento CTAPI: $ 25 - $ 29 por hora, pagado semanalmente. Horario: lunes a viernes, horas dedicadas 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no fin de semana).