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Instructional Assistant - Immediate Start

Instructional Assistant - Immediate Start

Zen EducateCardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, US
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Get Set for the 2025-2026 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.

Don’t wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

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

    Succeed and grow with confidence. Zen Educate offers unwavering support throughout your entire experience – from initial application to classroom success and continued professional development, ensuring you always have the backup you need.

    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 across the Minneapolis–Saint Paul region.

    Ref : SD-NHQ-TA-October2025-182

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