Teaching Assistant - Great Opportunity Job at Zen Educate, Pinole, CA

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  • Zen Educate
  • Pinole, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a Rewarding Role for the 2025–2026 School Year?
Join us as a paraprofessional or classroom support staff member focused on special education. These are full school-year roles where you'll gain real experience, support diverse learners, and become part of a welcoming, mission-driven school community.
Don’t wait — connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.

This Teaching Assistant role provides a dynamic opportunity to contribute to the instructional environment, assisting with lesson preparation, classroom management, and providing tailored support to meet diverse student needs.

Responsibilities
- Behavioral Intervention: Implement individualized Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) for students with autism and emotional/behavioral needs. Use evidence-based strategies including positive reinforcement, de-escalation techniques, and proactive behavior supports to help students regulate emotions and develop coping skills.
- Targeted Support: Provide one-on-one or small group behavioral support, tailoring interventions to each student’s needs. Support students in building self-regulation, social-emotional skills, and classroom engagement.
Classroom Collaboration: Work closely with teachers and behavior specialists to create a structured, supportive learning environment. Support classroom management by reinforcing expectations, modeling positive behavior, and helping students stay on task.
- Progress Monitoring: Track and document behavioral data consistently, including incidents, triggers, responses, and outcomes. Use this data to inform adjustments to BIPs and support team decision-making.
Team Communication: Partner with special education staff, behavior analysts, and families to maintain a unified approach to student support. Share observations and collaborate on strategies to ensure consistency across environments.
- Personal Care: Support students with daily routines such as toileting, feeding, or mobility.

Required Qualifications/Experience
- High School Diploma
- Experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs
- Experience providing personal care support
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stay calm and patient in challenging situations
- US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time.
- English proficiency
- Passion for supporting students

Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Experience supporting children with autism, complex or severe emotional needs, or in roles such as ABA therapy
- Experience in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies
- Additional training in behavioral techniques

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)

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
Earn More with Zen Educate: Our platform cuts out expensive agency fees, meaning you take home better pay for the incredible work you do in schools.


Ref: SF-none-TA-June2025-123

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Relocation package, Monday to Friday,

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