Personal Care Attendant - Immediate Start

Join Our Classroom Team Today, Start the New School Year Strong! We're hiring paraprofessionals and classroom support staff for immediate hire to work with students who need specialized support. These roles support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs. At Zen Educate, our mission is simple: to support schools by connecting them with dedicated, high-quality education professionals. When you join Zen, you're not just taking an assignment, you're joining an educator-first platform that supports you every step of the way. We are actively hiring to support students with specialized academic, social, and physical needs In this role you will be positively contributing to the lives of children in special education by supporting licensed teachers with academic adaptations, self-care, and social/behavioral needs. Assist licensed staff in the classroom by helping implement academic adaptations and individualized education plans (IEPs). * Work with students individually or in small groups to support their self-care and social/behavioral needs. * Hold an Associate Degree or higher from a US-accredited college or university OR hold a high school diploma plus a passed ParaPro Assessment, with a qualifying score of at least 456. * 6+ months experience supporting people with special needs (in any capacity), ideally child-focused experience * 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 Additional physical requirements may be requested during your application process Preferred Qualifications / Experience * Experience with personal care tasks, like diapering and toileting * Experience in collecting data and following BI plan * Certification in CPR and First Aid Pay: $16 - $19 per hour, paid weekly. Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work). Weekly pay by direct deposit, with paper check available on request * Professional development, including in-app training, paid role-specific certifications where applicable, and additional development opportunities depending on role and location * Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law * Medical, dental, and vision insurance available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,560 hours in a 12 month period. * 401(k) retirement plan with no employer match available when eligibility requirements are met, which includes working more than 1,000 hours in a 12 month period or more than 500 hours/year in a 24 month period. Apply today and help every student reach their full potential