Special Education Paraprofessional

Limited Positions - Apply Now & Secure Your Classroom Role for the 2026-2027 School Year! Start the 2026–2027 school year strong. We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a full-time role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step. Don't wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

About Zen Educate

Zen Educate is tackling the educator shortage by helping schools connect with passionate teaching assistants and paraprofessionals. We're proud to support both schools and staff by creating smart, fast matches that benefit students and communities alike. When you join Zen, you're not just taking an assignment, you're joining an educator-first platform that supports you every step of the way. We are actively hiring to support students with specialized academic, social, and physical needs

Join our team as an Assistant Teacher and be a proactive force in education, sharing your passion and skills to enhance student learning and contribute to a high-quality, collaborative teaching environment.

Responsibilities: -Assisting the classroom teacher -Work with individual and (or) small groups of students to reinforce instructed material -Assist in compiling classroom communications -Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and a safe learning environment -Utilize 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

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 48 credits and higher

Experience working with children with Special Educational needs

Experience working with personal care

US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.

Applicants must have professional proficiency in English

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: -Past work experience in a school

CPI Training

Salary

Pay: $19 - $21 per hour, paid weekly.

Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

Benefits and other offerings

Weekly pay by direct deposit, with paper check available on request

Professional development, including in-app training, paid role-specific certifications where applicable, and additional development opportunities depending on role and location

Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law

Medical, dental, and vision insurance available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,560 hours in a 12 month period. 401(k) retirement plan with no employer match available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,000 hours in a 12 month period or more than 500 hours/year in a 24 month period.

Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make.

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