? Apply Now! Teacher Aide - SPED

Company: Zen Educate
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

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. As a Teacher Aide, you'll support the teacher in fostering a nurturing and productive educational setting, assisting with student needs, managing classroom logistics, and helping to implement daily lesson plans. Key Responsibilities: -Behavioral Support: Implement Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) or Individualized Education Plan (IEPs) -Individualized Support: Provide one-on-one or small group support using positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to promote self-regulation, social-emotional -skills, and engagement. -Classroom Assistance: Collaborate with teachers to maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment and encourage student participation. -Communication: Work closely with teachers, parents, and staff to ensure consistent and effective support for students. -Personal Care: Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressing. Required Qualifications/Experience: -High School Diploma -Experience supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -Ability to stay calm and patient in challenging situations -English proficiency -U.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time) Preferred Qualifications: -Experience in Special Education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors, ABA Therapy, Behaviour Technician Experience or AAC Devices -Knowledge of behavioral intervention strategies -CPR and First Aid -CPI or Pro Act Training Compensation & Benefits Pay: $20 - $23 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) -Join our training sessions and professional development opportunities to stay updated on the latest in special education and behavioral support. About Zen Zen Educate is an ethical, technology-powered platform dedicated to solving school staffing challenges by directly matching talented education professionals with rewarding roles across the United States. Why Zen By choosing Zen Educate, you're supporting a fairer system that benefits educators and reinvests in education, making a real difference. Ref: LA-none-TA-June2025-120

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