Special Education Aide - Immediate Start Job at Zen Educate in San Diego County

Limited Positions - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year. Your Opportunity to Make a Difference and Inspire Starts Now. We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for immediate hire to work with students who need specialized support. These roles are focused on SPED classrooms and are ideal for those looking to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact all year long. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make. As a Special Education Aide, you’ll work closely with classroom teachers to support K–12 students with autism and behavioral needs. You’ll provide one-on-one and small group assistance, helping implement behavior plans and create a positive, structured learning environment where every student can thrive. 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 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. 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. Ref: SD-NHQ-TA-March2026-115

In Summary: Special Education Aide is a paraprofessional or classroom support staff role focused on special education . Responsibilities include implementing behavior support plans, collecting data on student progress, and working collaboratively to ensure each student receives the necessary support to thrive . These roles support students with a range of special education needs .

En Español: Comience el Año Escolar Fuerte! - Ahora contratación para el año escolar 20252026 .Entra en un papel de personal de apoyo paraprofesional o de clase a tiempo completo centrado en la educación especial y apoyará a estudiantes con necesidades especiales en entornos reales del aula. Crecerás tus habilidades, obtendrás experiencia significativa y trabajarás donde tu apoyo importe todos los días. Estas funciones ayudan a los estudiantes con una gama 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 Por qué Zen Creemos que los educadores merecen claridad y respeto en cada paso.