Teacher Aide - SPED Job at Zen Educate, Simi Valley, CA

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  • Zen Educate
  • Simi Valley, CA

Job Description

Turn Your Passion for Helping into Purposeful Work
Were 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 thats making a difference where its 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

Zen Educate

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Relocation package, Monday to Friday,

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