Zen Educate is hiring: Paraprofessional - Immediate Start in San Mateo County

Looking for a Rewarding Role for the 2025–2026 School Year? We’re excited to be 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. Make a real impact while growing your career in education. Our Paraprofessionals are key to classroom success, offering versatile support that ranges from academic assistance to helping maintain a well-managed learning space, making a tangible difference in the school day. 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: - 48 Credits or higher,or an associates degree or higher - 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 - Previous experience working in special education - Behavioral Technician or PCA experience - Crisis prevention (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. Why Zen With Zen Educate, you’re part of a team that values your experience and supports your success. From your first conversation to your first day in class, we’re here to make sure you feel prepared, confident, and valued. About Zen Zen Educate partners with public and charter schools across various school districts to build stronger school communities. Our team is committed to supporting educators with personalized job matches and ongoing mentorship at every step. Ref: SF-HQ-TA-March2026-101

In Summary: Full-time paraprofessional will support K–12 students with special needs during the 2025–2026 school year . Responsibilities range from academic assistance to helping maintain a well-managed learning space . Applicants must be professionally proficient in English - CPR and First Aid .

En Español: ¿Buscas un papel gratificante para el año escolar 2025? ¡Estamos entusiasmados de expandirnos a la península de San Francisco! Únete a nosotros como paraprofesionales a tiempo completo, apoyando a los estudiantes K12 con necesidades especiales durante el curso escolar 20252026 . Haz un impacto real mientras creces tu carrera en educación. Nuestros paraprofessionistas son clave para el éxito del aula, ofreciendo apoyo versátil que va desde asistencia académica hasta ayudar a mantener un espacio de aprendizaje bien administrado, haciendo una diferencia tangible en el día escolar. Responsabilidades: - Asistir al profesor 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 incluyendo apoyar con diferenciación para diferentes niñosnecesidades-Ayuda con la gestión del aula, redirigir comportamiento y aplicar planes de manejo del comportamiento - Facilitar las interacciones entre alumnos con discapacidad y sus compañeros, enseñar y modelar estrategias para una interacción positiva - Utilizar una variedad de métodos de enseñanza para mejorar las experiencias educativas del estudiante y apoyarlas según sea necesario - Apoyar con cuidado personal o higiene conforme sea necesario, incluido 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 (genujarse, doblarse, responder rápidamente) - Se pueden solicitar requisitos físicos adicionales durante su proceso de solicitud Qualificaciones preferentes - Experiencia previa trabajando en educación especial - Técnico conductual o PCA experiencia - Prevención de crisis (CPI) entrenamiento Salary: $25 - $29 por hora, pagado semanalmente. Horario: de lunes a viernes, horas de 7:30 am - 3:00 pm / 4:00 p.m. Ref: SF-HQ-TA-marzo 2026-101.