Staff Educator (Full Time)

About the role

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 We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for immediate hire to work with students who need specialized support. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. 
 We connect you with schools that match your experience, preferences, and goals, so you can focus on teaching, not job searching. By partnering closely with schools and districts, we create better matches, offer fair pay, and support you throughout your journey, helping you build a career that works for you. 
 In this role you will be positively contributing to the lives of children in special education by supporting licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social/behavioral needs. This role would consist of providing daily substitute coverage in special education classes - with the possibility of securing a longer-term position if interested/fit is right. 
 Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs). 
 - Hold a high school diploma or GED 
 - 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience 
 - Applicants must have professional proficiency in English 
 - Applicants must be open to support students with personal care 
 - US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time 
 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 in collecting data and following BI plan 
 - Pay: $16 - $19 per hour, paid weekly. 
 Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work). 
 Weekly pay by direct deposit, with paper check available on request 
 - Professional development, including in-app training, paid role-specific certifications where applicable, and additional development opportunities depending on role and location 
 - Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law 
 - Medical, dental, and vision insurance available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,560 hours in a 12 month period. 
 - 401(k) retirement plan with no employer match available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,000 hours in a 12 month period or more than 500 hours/year in a 24 month period. Don't wait, start your journey in education now, connect with a recruiter to find your perfect role.