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

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. As a Teaching Assistant, you'll actively support lead teachers in delivering engaging lessons, working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and foster academic progress. 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 is redefining how educators find their next role. Our platform streamlines the job search process, making it faster and easier for you to find opportunities that align with your skills, goals, and values - all with personalized support. Why Zen Working with Zen Educate means more than just finding a job, it’s about building a career. We help you find roles that fit your experience today while preparing you for even greater opportunities tomorrow. Ref: SF_TA_ZA-Apr26

In Summary: Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators to support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs . As a Teaching Assistant, you'll actively support lead teachers in delivering engaging lessons, working with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts and foster academic progress .

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 e severas necesidades. Hable con un reclutador hoy mismo y vea cómo podemos ayudarlo a encontrar el rol perfecto. Como asistente docente, apoyará activamente a los maestros principales en la entrega de clases comprometedoras, trabajando individualmente o en pequeños grupos para reforzar conceptos de aprendizaje y fomentar el progreso académico. - Seguimiento del progreso: Rastrear y documentar datos de comportamiento consistentemente, incluidos incidentes, desencadenantes, respuestas y resultados. Utilice estos datos para informar sobre ajustes a los BIPs y apoyar la toma de decisiones en el equipo. - Comunicación de Equipo: Socio con personal de educación especial, analistas de conducta y familias para mantener un enfoque unificado al apoyo estudiantil. Compartir observaciones y colaborar en estrategias para garantizar una coherencia entre entornos. - Proficiencia en inglés - Pasión por apoyar a los estudiantes - CPR y primeros auxilios (será proporcionada la certificación para candidatos calificados) Requisitos físicos: - Estar cómodamente de pie y moverse alrededor del aula durante todo el día - Poder levantar hasta 20 libras y ayudar con seguridad a los alumnos cuando sea necesario (genuyarse, doblarse, responder rápidamente) - Exigencias físicas adicionales pueden ser solicitadas durante su proceso de solicitud Qualificaciones/Experiencia Preferentes - Experiencia en apoyo a niños con autismo, necesidades emocionales complejas o graves, o en roles como terapia ABA - experiencia en educación especial, especialmente con comportamientos moderados a severos. Te ayudamos a encontrar puestos que se adapten a tu experiencia actual mientras te preparamos para oportunidades aún mayores mañana. Ref: SF_TA_ZA-Apr26.