Instructional Aide - Hiring Now

About the role

Launch Your Career in Education for the 2026-2027 School Year!
 We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for the 2026–2027 school year to work with students who need specialized support. 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. 
 The Special Education Paraprofessional is key to helping classroom teachers establish and maintain a safe, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment. Your main focus will be to deliver specialized assistance to students with special needs. This work includes offering direct one-on-one or small group educational support, ensuring lesson comprehension, actively participating in carrying out IEP objectives, and providing assistance with behavior strategies and personal care as required. 
 Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with autism and emotional/behavioral needs. Use evidence-based strategies including positive reinforcement, de-escalation techniques, and proactive behavior supports to help students regulate emotions and develop coping skills. 
 - Support students in building self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and classroom engagement. 
 - Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with teachers and behavior specialists to create a structured, supportive learning environment. Support classroom management by reinforcing expectations, modeling positive behavior, and helping students stay on task. 
 - Track and document behavioral data consistently, including incidents, triggers, responses, and outcomes. Use this data to inform adjustments to BIPs and support team decision-making. 
 - Partner with special education staff, behavior analysts, and families to maintain a unified approach to student support. Personal Care: Support students with daily routines such as toileting, feeding, or mobility. 
 High School Diploma 
 - Experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs 
 - Experience providing personal care support 
 - US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time. 
 - English proficiency 
 - Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process Preferred Qualifications/Experience 
 - Experience supporting children with autism, complex or severe emotional needs, or in roles such as ABA therapy 
 - Experience in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors 
 - Bachelor’s Degree 
 - Additional training in behavioral techniques 
 Pay: $25 - $29 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.