Paraprofessional – School Based Position Available In Benton, Arkansas

Job Description:

Job Description Turn Your Passion for Helping into PurposefulWork We’re hiring paraprofessionals and classroom aides to supportspecial education students for the 2025-2026 school year. These areschool-year positions designed to help you build meaningfulexperience in SPED classrooms and join a team that’s making adifference where it’s needed most. Connect with a recruiter todayand take the first step toward a rewarding career in education.

This Paraprofessional role offers a dynamic opportunity to workclosely with students, either individually or in small groups,reinforcing lessons, aiding with assignments, and contributing to apositive and productive classroom. Key Responsibilities

• Assistlicensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academicadaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs).
• Work withstudents individually or in small groups to support their self-careand social/behavioral needs.
• Maintain a classroom environmentthat is safe and conducive to learning.
• Provide timely supportfor students in crisis situations.
• Utilize a variety of learningmethods to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Must-Have Qualifications Education:

• 60 college credits or higher,OR one of the following: A passing score on the ParaeducatorAssessment (65% or higher on the Instructional Support test and 70%or higher on the Knowledge and Application test) A passing score onthe Paraprofessional Assessment (combined score of 460 or above)

Language & Authorization:

• Professional proficiency in English.
• U.

S. Work Authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship foran employment visa or relocation assistance).

Experience:

• Priorexperience working with children in a structured setting is anasset. Preferred Qualifications
• ParaPro Certification (upskillingoptions provided on a case-by-case basis for candidates without thestandard educational background)
• Behavioral Technician or PCAexperience working with children is an asset.
• Past workexperience in a school setting with children with special needs isan asset.

Compensation & Benefits Pay:

$18

• $21 per hour, paidweekly. (for low to medium sped support)

Pay:

$22

• $23 per hour,paid weekly. (for high sped support
• prior experience required)

• 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)
• depends on availability of schoolsand roles near your location.

About Zen At Zen Educate, our missionis simple: to support schools by connecting them with dedicated,high-quality education professionals. We believe in making thehiring process easier for educators and creating better outcomesfor students across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region.

Why Zen TakeControl of Your Career:

With Zen Educate, you set youravailability, role preferences, and travel distance, giving youunparalleled flexibility and control over your work life.

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