School Support Assistant

Zen Educate
South Saint Paul, MN, United States
$18-$23 an hour
Full-time

Job Description

We are looking for full-time school paraprofessionals, wanting to start in the next four weeks, to work with K-12 special education students across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.

As a special education paraprofessional, you will support licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social / behavioral needs of students in their classroom on either a one-to-one basis or group setting.

In this role, you will get the opportunity to positively contribute to the lives of children in special education and make a positive impact on their development.

This role comes with a competitive hourly rate between $18 - $23 per hour, paid weekly. With this role there is no requirement to work weekends and will be on a Monday to Friday schedule within hours of 7 : 30 - 3 : 00 / 4 : 30 pm.

This position is for the 2023-2024 school year.

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
  • 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
  • Benefits :
  • Weekly pay
  • Weekly pay
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
  • 1 year of paraprofessional training provided

Qualifications :

  • High school diploma and must complete ParaEducator Assessment during onboarding process (provided by Zen Educate) or, 60 college credits or higher
  • 1-year experience working with children in a classroom setting
  • Applicants must have basic-level proficiency in English
  • US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Behavioral Technician or PCA experience working with children
  • Past work experience in a school with children with special needs

Why Zen?

Zen Educate makes finding your perfect role in education easier! We are a company dedicated to matching you to your ideal education position based on your preferences and getting you into a school (or daycare) you love! We pride ourselves on providing continuous, personalized support throughout your application process.

We are a company ready to make a difference in education and support the current educator shortage.

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