Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start at Zen Educate summary:

This position is for a Teaching Assistant supporting students with special needs through behavioral interventions, classroom assistance, and individualized support. The role involves close collaboration with teachers and parents to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment while maintaining detailed records of student progress. Candidates should have experience with special education, behavior management, and hold relevant certifications such as CPR and First Aid.

Get Set for the School Year!

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.

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Join our team as a Teaching Assistant and actively participate in the educational journey of students, providing essential support that helps bridge learning gaps and inspires a love for knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Behavioral Support: Implement and manage behavioral intervention plans (BIPs), provide positive reinforcement, and use de-escalation techniques as necessary.
• Individualized Support: Provide personalized support to special education students, tailoring materials and strategies to their unique learning and behavioral needs.
• Classroom Assistance: Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviors, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and encouraging student participation.
• Data Collection: Record and maintain detailed data on student progress, behaviors, and interventions to support the special education team.
• Communication: Build and maintain effective communication with teachers, parents, and school staff to ensure cohesive and consistent support for students.

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

We believe educators deserve clarity and respect at every step. Zen Educate offers a transparent, streamlined hiring process, fair pay, and ongoing support so you can focus on teaching and making a meaningful impact in classrooms

About Zen

Zen Educate is redefining how educators find their next role. Our platform streamlines the job search process, making it faster and easier for you to find opportunities that align with your skills, goals, and values - all with personalized support.

Ref: SD--TA-November

Keywords

Teaching Assistant, Special Education Support, Behavioral Intervention, Classroom Assistance, Student Support, Data Collection, CPR Certification, First Aid, Para Educator, Inclusive Education