Instructional Assistant - Great Opportunity

Instructional Assistant

• Great Opportunity Zen Educate US
• 3.9 Loomis, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $22
• $26 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(k) Paid sick time Qualifications School experience Working with individuals with disabilities English Dressing assistance Physical assistance for special education students High school diploma or GED Working with children Personal grooming assistance Working with students Patient hygiene assistance Full Job Description Secure Your Classroom Role Before Summer Break!

Zen Educate is looking for Para Educators. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a role where you can make a real impact, this could be your next step. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. About Zen Educate Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, high-quality educators through a simple and transparent hiring process. We partner with public and charter schools to help them find the right staff, while making it easier for educators to discover roles that fit their skills, preferences, and career goals. Our mission is to create better outcomes for students by supporting the educators who make it happen, through smarter matching, fairer pay, and ongoing support. Our Instructional Assistants are fundamental to a smoothly running classroom, providing practical support that allows teachers to focus on instruction, while also offering encouragement and guidance to students throughout the school day.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the classroom teacher to maintain a safe learning environment
• Provide one-on-one or small group assistance to students with special needs, reinforcing lessons and implementing IEPs to achieve goals
• Assist in compiling classroom communications including supporting with differentiation for different children's needs
• Assist with classroom management, redirecting behavior, and implementing behavior management plans
• Facilitate interactions between students with disabilities and their peers, teaching and modeling strategies for positive interaction
• Use a variety of learning methods to enhance the student learning experiences and support them as needed
• Support with personal care or hygiene as needed, including toileting, feeding, and dressing

Required Qualifications:

• 60 credits or an Associate's Degree
• Experience working with children with special educational needs
• Experience working with personal care
• Passion for working within special education
• U.S. work authorization (Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time)
• Applicants must be professionally proficient in

English Physical Requirements:

• Comfortable being on your feet and moving around the classroom throughout the day
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs and safely assist students when needed (kneeling, bending, quick response)
• Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process Preferred Qualifications
• Past work experience in a school
• CPR and First Aid

• CPI Training Salary Pay:

  $22
• $26 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) Don't wait!

Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.

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Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$22.00

• $26.

00 per hour

Work Location:

In person