Special Education Paraeducator

Looking for a Rewarding Role for the 20262027 School Year?
If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. Please note we are actively recruiting for 2026/2027 roles, starting upon the launch of the new school year. We are reserving roles in a first-come first-serve manner, so apply now to get your foot in the door and secure your next role before the first day of school!
???? Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, high-quality educators through a simple and transparent hiring process. We partner with public and charter schools to help them find the right staff, while making it easier for educators to discover roles that fit their skills, preferences, and career goals. This Teacher Aide role involves working directly with students under the teacher's direction, reinforcing lessons, supervising activities, and offering individual attention to help ensure every student understands and engages.
Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment
Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing lessons and implementing IEPs to achieve goals
Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and their peers, teaching and modeling strategies for positive interaction
Use 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, feeding, and dressing
High school diploma or the equivalent
Experience working with children with special educational needs
Experience working with personal care
Passion for working within special education
S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time)
Applicants must be professionally proficient in English
Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process
Past work experience in a school
CPI Training
Pay: $22 - $26 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).
Weekly pay
~ Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.