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

There's still Time to Make a Difference in the 2025-2026 School Year - Apply Now for Immediate Start Roles! We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. You'll grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and work where your support matters every day. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. Don’t wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role. This Teaching Assistant role provides a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the instructional environment, assisting with lesson preparation, classroom management, and providing tailored support to meet diverse student needs. Responsibilities - Assisting licensed staff in the classroom - Aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP) - Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and de-escalate behaviors - Work with individuals and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented - Provides support for students in crisis - Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed. 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 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. Why Zen At Zen Educate, we’re transforming how educators find their perfect roles, making the process simpler, fairer, and more rewarding. Our innovative platform connects educators with schools in a way that’s transparent, efficient, and empowering. We’re passionate about offering fair pay, lowering costs for schools, and reinvesting in what truly matters: students. Ref: SD_TA_ZA-Apr26

In Summary: We are hiring full-time Behavior Technicians (TAs) for the 2025–2026 school year . Your role will focus on helping students succeed academically, socially, and emotionally by providing one-on-one and small group assistance tailored to their IEP goals .

En Español: Todavía hay tiempo para hacer una diferencia en el año escolar 2025-2026! Estamos contratando técnicos de comportamiento a tiempo completo (TA) para el curso 20252026 para apoyar a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales. Si tienes experiencia en gestión del comportamiento y un deseo de ayudar a los alumnos a tener éxito, esta función te ofrece la oportunidad de tener un impacto diario. Conecte hoy con nuestro equipo para obtener más información sobre esta oportunidad basada en la escuela! Como asistente instructivo de educación especial, trabajarás estrechamente con maestros autorizados para respaldar a los niños con necesidades específicas en el aula. Tu papel se centrará en ayudar a que los estudiantes tengan éxito académicamente, socialmente y emocionalmente proporcionando apoyo individual y pequeño grupo adaptado a sus objetivos IEP. Responsabilidades clave: Implementar y gestionar las conductas estudiantiles (BIPs), proporcionar asistencia técnica de intervención y desafirmación de datos personalizadas, facilitar la participación de los estudiantes en el entorno de aprendizaje e Instrucción personal. - 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: Horario: del lunes al viernes, dentro de las horas de 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 Sobre Zen Zen Educate ayuda a las escuelas a contratar paraprofesionales y asistentes docentes dedicados, creando coincidencias inteligentes y oportunas que apoyan a los estudiantes con necesidades educativas especiales y fortalecen las comunidades escolares.