Behavior Technician - School Setting

Whether you’ve worked as a Behavior Technician, Behavioral Specialist, Behaviour Therapist, or Behavior Interventionist, the skills you use every day are exactly what SPED classrooms need. Building rapport, supporting individuals with complex needs, implementing behavior intervention plans, de-escalating challenging situations, and applying therapeutic or behavioral strategies are all highly transferable to school settings. These paraprofessional roles in SPED Classrooms are a natural next step if you want to continue making a real impact, with predictable school-day hours, a structured environment, weekly pay, and W-2 employment. You’ll support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs, while using the experience you’ve already built in a new and meaningful setting. If you’re passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a role where your skills can make a daily difference, this could be your next step. At Zen Educate, our mission is simple: to support schools by connecting them with dedicated, high-quality education professionals. As a Behavior Technician (TA) in a school setting, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with special needs by assisting the classroom teacher. Your focus will be on implementing behavior management plans, redirecting challenging behaviors, facilitating social interactions, and providing one-on-one or small group assistance to help students meet their IEP goals within a structured learning environment. Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs). Hold an Associate Degree or higher from a US-accredited college or university OR hold a high school diploma plus a passed ParaPro Assessment, with a qualifying score of at least 456. ~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 Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting Experience in collecting data and following BI plan Certification in CPR and First Aid Pay: $16 - $19 per hour, paid weekly. Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work). Weekly Direct Deposit Potential to qualify for health coverage and 401(k) participation, subject to role and eligibility criteria