Secure Your Role for the 2026–2027 Academic Year!
Step into full-time paraprofessional and classroom aide roles and support students with special needs in real classroom settings. You'll grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and work where your support matters every day. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.
Don’t wait! Connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.
About Zen Educate
Zen Educate partners with public and charter schools across various school districts. We help schools hire dedicated paraprofessionals and teaching assistants, creating smart, timely matches that support students with special education needs and build stronger school communities.
In this role you will be positively contributing to the lives of children in special education by supporting licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social/behavioral needs. This role would consist of providing daily substitute coverage in special education classes - with the possibility of securing a longer-term position if interested/fit is right.
Responsibilities:
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
Assist in compiling classroom communications including supporting with differentiation for different children’s needs
Assist with classroom management, redirecting behavior, and implementing behavior management plans
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
Required Qualifications:
60 credits or an Associate's Degree
Experience working with children with special educational needs
Experience working with personal care
Passion for working within special education
U.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
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
CPR and First Aid
CPI Training
Salary
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).
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.
Don’t wait! Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.
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