Special Education Aide - Immediate Start

Job Description

Make a Lasting Impact Before the Next School Year
\n While the current school year concludes in early June, joining our team now is a great way to showcase your skills and opens up the strong possibility of securing a position for the next academic year! We're looking for paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support special education students. Now’s your chance to develop critical classroom experience, grow your skills, and create strong bonds - setting you up for success before the fall rush.

???? About Zen Educate
\n At Zen Educate, our mission is simple: to support schools by connecting them with dedicated, high-quality education professionals. We believe in making the hiring process easier for educators and creating better outcomes for students.

This School Aide role involves working directly with students under teacher supervision, helping them with assignments, reinforcing instructions, and contributing to a positive and orderly classroom atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

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• Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment
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• Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing lessons and implementing IEPs to achieve goals
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• Assist in compiling classroom communications including supporting with differentiation for different children’s needs
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• Assist with classroom management, redirecting behavior, and implementing behavior management plans
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• Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and their peers, teaching and modeling strategies for positive interaction
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• Use a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experiences and support them as needed
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• Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressing
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Required Qualifications/Experience:

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• High school diploma or the equivalent
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• Experience working with children with special educational needs
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• Experience working with personal care
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• Passion for working within special education
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• U.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time)
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• Applicants must be professionally proficient in English
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• CPR and First Aid (certification will be provided for otherwise qualified candidates)
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Physical Requirements:

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• Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
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• Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
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• Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process
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Preferred Qualifications/Experience

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• Past work experience in a school
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• CPI Training
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Salary
\n Pay: $27 - $29 per hour, paid weekly.
\n Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

Benefits:

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• Weekly pay
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• Paid Sick Leave
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• 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
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Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities.

Ready to shape the future of learning? Apply today and help every student reach their full potential

Ref: #SFTAZA-Jun26