Assistant Teacher - SPED

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Turn Your Passion for Helping into Purposeful Work We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support special education students for the 2025–2026 school year. These are school-year positions designed to help you build meaningful experience in SPED classrooms and join a team that’s making a difference where it’s needed most. Connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in education. Our Assistant Teachers are integral to the instructional team, sharing responsibilities with the lead teacher to ensure a rich and supportive educational experience for students, often taking the lead in specific subject areas or activities. 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/Experience - High School Diploma - Previous experience working with children
Preferred - Experience with special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors - Bachelor’s Degree - Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies and techniques - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to stay calm and patient in challenging situations - Certification in CPR and First Aid Compensation & Benefits Pay: $21 - $24 per hour, paid weekly. Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).
Benefits: - Join our training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay updated on the latest in special education and behavioral support. - Paid weekly - 401K (certain eligibility criteria) - Long-term employment opportunities within the District About Zen Zen Educate leverages cutting-edge technology and a dedicated support team to provide a seamless experience for teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff looking for their next role in US schools.
Why Zen Working with Zen Educate means more than just finding a job — it’s about building a career. We help you find roles that fit your experience today while preparing you for even greater opportunities tomorrow.
Ref: SD-none-TA-June2025-114
Location:
Bonita, CA, United States
Job Type:
FullTime