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

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. 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 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 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: SD-NHQ-TA-March2026-182

In Summary: Full-time paraprofessional or classroom support staff role focused on special education . 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 .

En Español: Comience el Año Escolar Fuerte! - Ahora contrata 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 apoye a los estudiantes con necesidades especiales en entornos reales del aula. Crecerás tus habilidades, obtendrás experiencia significativa y trabajarás donde tu apoyo importa todos los días. Estas funciones ayudan a los alumnos con una gama de necesidades educativas especiales, incluidas las necesidades leves, moderadas y severas. Responsabilidades - Asistir al personal con licencia en el aula - Ayudar a los estudiantes a cumplir su plan de educación individualizado (IEP) - Mantener un entorno del aula propicio para aprender y desacelerar comportamientos - Trabajar con individuos o grupos pequeños cuando se presentan actividades y tareas - Proporcionar apoyo a los alumnos en crisis - Utilizar una variedad de métodos de aprendizaje para mejorar las experiencias educativas del estudiante y apoyarlas según sea necesario Calificaciones requeridas - Diploma de escuela secundaria obtenido en Estados Unidos - 6 meses + experiencia apoyando personas con necesidades especiales (en cualquier capacidad), idealmente enfocada en niños - Los solicitantes deben tener competencia profesional en inglés - Autorización de trabajo estadounidense - Educar no puede proporcionar patrociniamiento para una visa de empleo o reubicación en este momento Requisitos físicos: Horario: del lunes al viernes, dentro de las 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (sin trabajo de fin de semana) Beneficios: - Semanal pagado - 401K (ciertos criterios de elegibilidad) - Oportunidades de empleo a largo plazo en el distrito Por qué trabajar con Zen Educate significa más que solo encontrar un trabajo, se trata de construir una carrera. Te ayudamos a encontrar roles que encajen con tu experiencia hoy mientras te preparamos para oportunidades aún mayores mañana.