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Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start

Zen Educate

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
CPR Certification, Crisis Intervention, English Language, High School Diploma, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Personal Care, Physical Demands, Regulations, Special Education, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
1 day ago
Launch Your Career in Education This Spring
As the school year wraps up, there's no better time to jumpstart your journey in education. We're hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff to work with K–12 special education students. While the current school year concludes in early June, joining our team now is a great way to showcase your skills and opens up the strong possibility of securing a position for the next academic year!
About Zen Educate
Zen Educate connects schools with passionate, high-quality educators through a simple and transparent hiring process. We partner with public and charter schools to help them find the right staff, while making it easier for educators to discover roles that fit their skills, preferences, and career goals. Our mission is to create better outcomes for students by supporting the educators who make it happen, through smarter matching, fairer pay, and ongoing support.
As a SPED Behavior Technician (TA), you will be instrumental in crisis intervention when needed, de-escalating situations, and teaching students self-regulation skills, all while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor.
We are seeking Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) to join us supporting students.
In this role positively contributing to the lives of children in special education by supporting licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social/behavioral needs.
Please note - This role is in Fox Chapel and will require a vehicle to commute to the school.
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
* 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
* Support students with elements of personal care (feeding, toileting, etc.)
Required Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or GED
* 3 months experience with Special Needs or Disabilities
* 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:
* Previous experience working in special education
* Behavioral Technician or PCA experience
* Crisis prevention (CPI) training
* CPR certification
Salary
Pay: $20 per hour, paid weekly.
Schedule: Minimum 5 days throughout Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 - 3:00/4:30 pm.
Benefits:
Weekly Direct Deposit
Potential to qualify for health coverage and 401(k) participation, subject to role and eligibility criteria.
Don't wait! Apply and connect with a recruiter today and take the first step toward your future in education.
Ref: #PITTAZA-Jun26

About the Company

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Zen Educate

Zen Educate is a simple, streamlined platform for Teachers and Paraprofessionals to find work in schools without expensive agency fees. Founded out of London in 2017. Zen Educate replaces traditional third-party recruitment agencies that often use analog workflows and charge exorbitant fees. Zen Educate digitizes everything through a self-serve platform, removing pricey intermediaries from the equation in the process.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
https://www.zeneducate.com/us/

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