School Teacher Assistant

Job highlights
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Qualifications
High school diploma and must complete Para Educator 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 professional proficiency in English
US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time
Benefits
This role comes with a competitive hourly rate between $18 - $23 per hour, paid weekly
Weekly pay
Paid Sick Leave
401K (certain eligibility criteria)
1 year of paraprofessional training provided
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Job description
Position: School Teacher Assistant - Immediate start

Hiring multiple candidates, Easy Apply, 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 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
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
• 1 year of paraprofessional training provided

Qualifications:
• High school diploma and must complete Para Educator 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 professional 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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