Special Education Paraprofessional - Immediate Start Job at ZenEducate, San Jose, CA

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  • ZenEducate
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Limited Positions - Now hiring for the 2025–2026 school year.
Start the 2025–2026 school year strong. We're hiring now! Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. You'll grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and work where your support matters every day.
Don’t wait, connect with a recruiter today and see how we can help you find the perfect role.

As a Special Education Paraprofessional, you will be instrumental in implementing behavior support plans, collecting data on student progress, and working collaboratively to ensure each student receives the necessary support to thrive.

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 (certification will be provided for otherwise qualified candidates)

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
- Past work experience in a school
- CPI Training

Salary
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)

About Zen
Zen Educate is built around the idea that educators deserve a better experience. We work to match talented individuals with meaningful school opportunities while providing ongoing support and guidance throughout their journey in education.

Why Zen
Working with Zen Educate means more than just finding a job — it’s about building a career. We help you find roles that fit your experience today while preparing you for even greater opportunities tomorrow.


Ref: SF-NHQ 1-TA-September2025-102

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Relocation package, Monday to Friday,

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