Paraprofessional - School Based
Company: Zen Educate
Location: Tempe
Posted on: July 15, 2025
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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.
Step into a rewarding Paraprofessional role where you'll assist
teachers in implementing educational programs, prepare learning
materials, and provide personalized attention to students, helping
each child reach their potential. Responsibilities - Assisting
licensed staff in the classroom - Aid students in meeting their
individualized education plan (IEP) - Maintain a classroom
environment that is conducive to learning - Work with individuals
and/or small groups when activities and assignments are presented -
Provide support for students in crisis - Support students on
outings by driving them into the community - Utilize a variety of
learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and
support them as - needed - Celebrate the students you’re working
with Qualifications - 60 credits, Associates Degree, obtained a
passing score on an appropriate ADE assessment, or ParaPro/Praxis
Exam - IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card - Experience working
with children - Applicants must have professional proficiency in
English - US Work Authorization - Zen Educate cannot provide
sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this
time. Preferred Qualifications - Previous experience working in
special education - Behavioral Technician or PCA experience -
Crisis prevention (CPI) training - CPR certification Compensation &
Benefits Pay: $18 - $22 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 At Zen Educate, we're rebuilding
the education staffing model to prioritize fair pay for educators
and significant cost savings for schools, fostering a healthier
educational ecosystem. Why Zen We make it easy to find your next
opportunity. Zen Educate removes the stress from the job hunt with
a simple, transparent process designed to connect you with the
right schools quickly and efficiently. Ref:
PHX-none-TA-June2025-131
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