Looking for a Rewarding Role for the 2026-2027 School Year? 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 is tackling the educator shortage by helping schools connect with passionate teaching assistants and paraprofessionals. We're proud to support both schools and staff by creating smart, fast matches that benefit students and communities alike. Our Teaching Assistants are crucial partners in education, supporting teachers with instructional duties, facilitating learning activities, and providing personalized assistance to ensure all students can participate and succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning
• Assign lessons and follow the classroom lesson plans
• Maintaining a safe learning environment
• Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance students learning experiences and support them as needed Required Qualifications
• Associates Degree or higher completed in the US
• 6+ months experience supporting people with ASD or other special needs
• 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

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 / Experience
• Experience working in special education, particularly with moderate to severe behaviors for 1+ years
• Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting for 1+ years
• Experience handling unexpected behaviour, such as hitting and biting for 1+ years
• Comfortable with eloping
• Experience with behaviour strategies and methodologies
• Experience in collecting data and following BI plan
• Pro-Act training
• Certification in

CPR and First Aid Salary Pay:

$16

• $18 per hour, paid weekly.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am

• 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work). Benefits and other offerings
• Weekly pay by direct deposit, with paper check available on request
• Professional development, including in-app training, paid role-specific certifications where applicable, and additional development opportunities depending on role and location
• Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,560 hours in a 12 month period.
• 401(k) retirement plan with no employer match available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,000 hours in a 12 month period or more than 500 hours/year in a 24 month period.

Ready to shape the future of learning? Apply today and help every student reach their full potential

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Pay:

$16.00

• $18.

00 per hour Application Question(s): Has your level of education been evaluated for US equivalency? Briefly describe your experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a classroom setting Are you comfortable with personal care? (Required) Do you consent to any phone calls with a member of Zen Educate being recorded (mandatory)

Education:

Associate (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Hamtramck, MI 48212 (Required)

Work Location:

In person