Paraprofessional - Immediate Start Job at Zen Educate in San Mateo County

There's still Time to Make a Difference - Apply Now for Immediate Start Roles! The end of the school year is the ideal time to step into a rewarding education role. We’re actively hiring paraprofessionals and classroom aides to assist special education students. Starting now lets you gain practical experience, strengthen your resume, and become part of a supportive school community before the new academic year kicks off. Don’t wait, speak with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future career! Join us as a Paraprofessional and become a cornerstone of the educational team, where your efforts in assisting students and teachers contribute directly to a thriving and supportive learning community. Responsibilities: - Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment - Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing lessons and implementing IEPs to achieve goals - Assist in compiling classroom communications including supporting with differentiation for different children’s needs - Assist with classroom management, redirecting behavior, and implementing behavior management plans - Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and their peers, teaching and modeling strategies for positive interaction - Use a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experiences and support them as needed - Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressing Required Qualifications/Experience: - High school diploma or the equivalent - Experience working with children with special educational needs - Experience working with personal care - Passion for working within special education - U.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time) - Applicants must be professionally proficient in English - 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 - Past work experience in a school - CPI Training 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 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: SF_TA_ZA-Apr26

In Summary: There's still Time to Make a Difference in the 2025-2026 School Year! Join us as a Paraprofessional and become a cornerstone of the educational team . Responsibilities: Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment . Pay: $25 - $29 per hour, paid weekly .

En Español: El final del año escolar es el momento ideal para entrar en un papel educativo gratificante. Estamos contratando activamente paraprofesionales y ayudantes de clase para ayudar a los estudiantes de educación especial. A partir de ahora te permite obtener experiencia práctica, fortalecer tu currículum y formar parte de una comunidad escolar solidaria antes de que comience el nuevo año académico. 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 expertos profesionalmente en inglés - CPR y primeros auxilios (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 (genuyarse, doblarse, responder rápidamente) - Exigenciones físicas adicionales pueden solicitarse durante su proceso de solicitud Qualificaciones/Experiencia preferentes - Experiencia laboral previa en una escuela - CPI Formación Salario Salario: $25 - $29 por hora, pagado semanalmente.