Job Details

*Looking for a Rewarding Role for the 2025–2026 School Year? *
*We're excited to be expanding to the San Francisco Peninsula area! Join us as a full-time paraprofessional, supporting K–12 students with special needs during the 2025–2026 school year. Make a real impact while growing your career in education.
As a Classroom Aide, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming and functional classroom, supporting the teacher's efforts to deliver quality education by assisting with group activities and individual student needs.
*Responsibilities*
*- Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment
- Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing lessons and implementing IEPs to achieve goals
- Assist in compiling classroom communications including supporting with differentiation for different children's needs
- Assist with classroom management, redirecting behavior, and implementing behavior management plans
- Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and their peers, teaching and modeling strategies for positive interaction
- Use a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experiences and support them as needed
- Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressing
*Required Qualifications/Experience*
*- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Experience working with children with special educational needs
- Experience working with personal care
- Passion for working within special education
- U.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time)
- Applicants must be professionally proficient in English
- CPR and First Aid
*Preferred Qualifications/Experience*
*- Past work experience in a school
- CPI Training
*Compensation & Benefits*
*Pay:* $24 - $28 per hour, paid weekly.
*Schedule:* Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).
*Benefits:*
*- Weekly pay
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
*Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities.*
*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.
*Why Zen*
*Receive Dedicated Support When You Need It: While our platform empowers independence, Zen Educate's friendly team is always here to provide guidance and assistance throughout your journey.
Ref: SF-HQ-TA-August2025-106