Assistant Teacher - SPED
Company: Zen Educate
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: July 12, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Turn Your Passion for Helping into Purposeful
Work We’re 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 that’s making a
difference where it’s needed most. Connect with a recruiter today
and take the first step toward a rewarding career in education. In
this significant Assistant Teacher position, you will contribute to
curriculum development, assist with student assessment, and help
create a positive and inclusive classroom culture that supports all
learners. 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 - Provide support for
students in crisis - Support students on outings by driving them
into the community - Utilize a variety of learning methods to
enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as -
needed - Celebrate the students you’re working with Qualifications
- 60 credits, Associates Degree, obtained a passing score on an
appropriate ADE assessment, or ParaPro/Praxis Exam - IVP Level 1
Fingerprint Clearance Card - Experience working with children -
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 - Previous experience working in special education -
Behavioral Technician or PCA experience - Crisis prevention (CPI)
training - CPR certification Compensation & Benefits Pay: $18 - $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) About Zen Zen
Educate directly connects passionate educators and support staff
with schools through our smart online platform, ensuring better
matches and a more efficient hiring process. Why Zen Experience
True Transparency: We believe in clarity. Zen Educate provides
upfront information about pay rates and assignments, so you always
know where you stand. Ref: PHX-none-TA-June2025-114
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