Teacher Aide - Immediate Start Job at Zen Educate, Berea, OH

  • Zen Educate
  • Berea, OH

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Classroom Team Today, Start the New School Year Strong!
\n Your Opportunity to Make a Difference and Inspire Starts Now. We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for immediate hire to work with students who need specialized support. These roles are focused on SPED classrooms and are ideal for those looking to grow their skills and make a meaningful impact all year long. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs.
\n Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make.

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???? About Zen Educate
\n Zen Educate is tackling the educator shortage by helping schools connect with passionate teaching assistants and paraprofessionals. We’re proud to support both schools and staff by creating smart, fast matches that benefit students and communities alike. When you join Zen, you’re not just taking an assignment, you’re joining an educator-first platform that supports you every step of the way. We are actively hiring to support students with specialized academic, social, and physical needs

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The Teacher Aide provides direct help to classroom teachers, contributing to an engaging learning environment. Key responsibilities include offering academic and behavioral support to K-12 students requiring additional assistance, helping maintain a structured classroom, and employing various methods to enrich student learning experiences. You will also support students with personal care or hygiene as needed.

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Key Responsibilities
\n - Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs).
\n - Work with students individually or in small groups to support their self-care and social/behavioral needs.
\n - Maintain a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to learning.
\n - Provide timely support for students in crisis situations.
\n - Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

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Required Qualifications
\n - Hold an Associate Degree or higher from a US-accredited college or university OR hold a high school diploma plus a passed ParaPro Assessment, with a qualifying score of at least 456.
\n - 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience
\n - Applicants must have professional proficiency in English
\n - US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time

\n Physical Requirements:
\n - Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
\n - Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
\n - Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process \n

Preferred Qualifications / Experience
\n - Valid Educational Aide Permit
\n - Experience working in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
\n - Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting
\n - Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting
\n - Comfortable with eloping
\n - Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies
\n - Experience in collecting data and following BI plan
\n - Certification in CPR and First Aid

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Salary
\n Pay: $16 - $19 per hour, paid weekly.
\n Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work).

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Benefits and other offerings

\n - Weekly pay by direct deposit, with paper check available on request
\n - Professional development, including in-app training, paid role-specific certifications where applicable, and additional development opportunities depending on role and location
\n - Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law
\n - Medical, dental, and vision insurance available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,560 hours in a 12 month period.
\n - 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. \n

Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to feel the difference you can make.

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Ref: #CLETAZA-Oct26

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Local area, Immediate start, Relocation package, Monday to Friday

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