Educator, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Position: Staff Educator (Full Time)
Join Our Classroom Team Today, Start the New School Year Strong!
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.
Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, high-quality educators through a simple and transparent hiring process. We partner with public and charter schools to help them find the right staff, while making it easier for educators to discover roles that fit their skills, preferences, and career goals. Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs).

- 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
Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process  

Preferred Qualifications / Experience

- Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting
- Experience in collecting data and following BI plan
- Pro-Act training
- Certification in CPR and First Aid
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).
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.