Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Limited Positions - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year.

Your Opportunity to Make a Difference and Inspire Starts Now. We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for immediate hire to work with students who need specialized support. These roles are focused on SPED classrooms and are ideal for those looking to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact all year long. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.

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

Our Teaching Assistants are crucial partners in education, supporting teachers with instructional duties, facilitating learning activities, and providing personalized assistance to ensure all students can participate and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Assisting licensed staff in the classroom
• Aid students in meeting their individualized education plan (IEP)
• Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and de-escalate behaviors
• Work with individuals and / or small groups when activities and assignments are presented
• Provides support for students in crisis
• Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed

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

At Zen Educate, we take the time to understand your preferences, experience, and career goals, then match you with schools that fit your needs. Our personalized approach makes finding the right role faster, easier, and more rewarding.

About Zen

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.

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