About this opportunity
Zen Educate lists this Behavior Interventionist (ABA Therapy) opportunity in perris, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Your experience in behavioral support transfers directly into special education classrooms. Whether you've worked as a Behavior Technician, Behavioral Specialist, Behaviour Therapist, or Behavior Interventionist, the skills you use every day are exactly what SPED classrooms need. Building rapport, supporting individuals with complex needs, implementing behavior intervention plans, de-escalating challenging situations, and applying therapeutic or behavioral strategies are all highly transferable to school settings. These paraprofessional roles in SPED Classrooms are a natural next step if you want to continue making a real impact, with predictable school-day hours, a structured environment, weekly pay, and W-2 employment. You'll support students with a range of special education needs, including mild, moderate, and severe needs, while using the experience you've already built in a new and meaningful setting. If you're passionate about supporting students with special needs and want a role where your skills can make a daily difference, this could be your next step. About Zen Educate Zen Educate is tackling the educator shortage by helping schools connect with passionate teaching assistants and paraprofessionals. We're proud to support both schools and staff by creating smart, fast matches that benefit students and communities alike. 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 As a Behavior Specialist in a school setting, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with special needs by assisting the classroom teacher. Your focus will be on implementing behavior management plans, redirecting challenging behaviors, facilitating social interactions, and providing one-on-one or small group assistance to help students meet their IEP goals within a structured learning environment. Responsibilities: Assisting the classroom teacher Work with individual and (or) small groups of students to reinforce instructed material Assist in compiling classroom communications Maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and a safe learning environment Utilize 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 Required Qualifications: -High School Diploma or equivalent -Experience working with children with Special Educational needs -Experience working with personal care -US Work Authorization. Zen Educate cannot provide sponsorship for an employment visa or relocation assistance at this time. -Applicants must have professional proficiency in English 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: Past work experience in a school CPI Training Salary Pay: $22 - $25 per hour, paid weekly. Schedule: Monday to Friday, within hours of 7:30 am - 3:00/4:30 pm (no weekend work). Benefits and other offerings
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.
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Worksite address
perris, CA, 92570, US
Who can apply
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