Hiring multiple candidates, Easy Apply, Full Time
Job Description
We are looking for full-time school paraprofessionals, if you’re interested in starting in August, to work with K-12 special education students across the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
As a special education paraprofessional, you will support licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social/behavioral needs of students in their classroom on either a one-to-one basis or group setting.
In this role, you will get the opportunity to positively contribute to the lives of children in special education and make a positive impact on their development. This role comes with a competitive hourly rate between $18 - $23 per hour, paid weekly. With this role there is no requirement to work weekends and will be on a Monday to Friday schedule within hours of 7:30 - 3:00/4:30 pm. This position is for the 2024-2025 school year.
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
• Provides support for students in crisis
• Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed
Benefits:
• Weekly pay
• Paid Sick Leave
• 401K (certain eligibility criteria)
• 1 year of paraprofessional training provided
Required Qualifications:
• 60 college credits or higher, or
• A passing score on the Paraeducator Assessment (65% or higher on the Instructional Support test and 70% or higher on the Knowledge and Application test), or
• A passing score on the Paraprofessional Assessment (combined score of 460 or above)
• 1-year experience working with children in a classroom setting
• 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:
• Behavioral Technician or PCA experience working with children
• Past work experience in a school with children with special needs
Why Zen?
Zen Educate makes finding your perfect role in education easier! We are a company dedicated to matching you to your ideal education position based on your preferences and getting you into a school (or daycare) you love! We pride ourselves on providing continuous, personalized support throughout your application process. We are a company ready to make a difference in education and support the current educator shortage.
Ref: INDUS-MSP-TA
Location: Brooklyn Center, MN
Posted: Aug. 18, 2024, 8:50 p.m.
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