Special Education Aide - Immediate Start Job at ZenEducate, San Mateo, CA

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  • ZenEducate
  • San Mateo, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for a Rewarding Role for the 2025–2026 School Year?
We’re excited to be expanding to the San Francisco Peninsula area! Join us as a full-time paraprofessional, supporting K–12 students with special needs during the 2025–2026 school year. Make a real impact while growing your career in education.

As a Special Education Aide, you’ll work closely with classroom teachers to support K–12 students with autism and behavioral needs. You’ll provide one-on-one and small group assistance, helping implement behavior plans and create a positive, structured learning environment where every student can thrive.

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/Experience
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- 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
- CPR and First Aid (certification will be provided for otherwise qualified candidates)

Preferred Qualifications/Experience
- Past work experience in a school
- CPI Training

Compensation & Benefits
Pay: $24 - $28 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)

Ready to get started? Connect with a recruiter today to explore open opportunities.

About Zen
Zen Educate is built around the idea that educators deserve a better experience. We work to match talented individuals with meaningful school opportunities while providing ongoing support and guidance throughout their journey in education.

Why Zen
Working with Zen Educate means more than just finding a job — it’s about building a career. We help you find roles that fit your experience today while preparing you for even greater opportunities tomorrow.


Ref: SF-LOC-TA-September2025-115

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Work experience placement, Immediate start, Relocation package, Monday to Friday,

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