Assistant Teacher - SPED Job at Zen Educate, El Cajon, CA

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  • Zen Educate
  • El Cajon, CA

Job Description

Turn Your Passion for Helping into Purposeful Work
We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom aides to support special education students for the 2025–2026 school year. These are school-year positions designed to help you build meaningful experience in SPED classrooms and join a team that’s making a difference where it’s needed most.
Connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in education.

Our Assistant Teachers are integral to the instructional team, sharing responsibilities with the lead teacher to ensure a rich and supportive educational experience for students, often taking the lead in specific subject areas or activities.

Key Responsibilities
- Behavioral Support: Implement and manage behavioral intervention plans (BIPs), provide positive reinforcement, and use de-escalation techniques as necessary.
- Individualized Support: Provide personalized support to special education students, tailoring materials and strategies to their unique learning and behavioral needs.
- Classroom Assistance: Assist teachers in managing classroom behaviors, fostering a positive and inclusive environment, and encouraging student participation.
- Data Collection: Record and maintain detailed data on student progress, behaviors, and interventions to support the special education team.
- Communication: Build and maintain effective communication with teachers, parents, and school staff to ensure cohesive and consistent support for students.

Required Qualifications/Experience
- High School Diploma
- Previous experience working with children

Preferred
- Experience with special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies and techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stay calm and patient in challenging situations
- Certification in CPR and First Aid

Compensation & Benefits
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).

Benefits:
- Join our training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay updated on the latest in special education and behavioral support.
- Paid weekly
- 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
- Long-term employment opportunities within the District

About Zen
Zen Educate leverages cutting-edge technology and a dedicated support team to provide a seamless experience for teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff looking for their next role in US schools.

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: SD-none-TA-June2025-114

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Monday to Friday,

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