Behavior Technician - Immediate Start at Zen Educate
Job Description
Limited Positions - Now hiring for the 20252026 school year.
We are hiring full-time Behavior Technicians (TAs) for the 20252026 school year to support K12 students with special needs. If you have experience in behavior management and a desire to help students succeed, this role offers a chance to make a daily impact.
Connect with our team today to learn more about this school-based opportunity!
Join us as a SPED Behavior Technician (TA) and apply your specialized skills to empower students, helping them overcome behavioral obstacles and access their education more effectively within a supportive school framework.
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
- Provides support for students in crisis
- Utilize a variety of learning methods to enhance the student's learning experiences and support them as needed
All these roles require openness to personal care and willingness to learn!
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- 1+ Years Experience working with children
- Experience working with children with special educational needs
- Experience working with personal care
- 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
- First Aid & CPR Certification
- Crisis prevention training (CPI)
- PCA or RBT experience
Salary:
Pay: $18 - $21 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)
Why Zen
Zen Educate connects passionate educators with schools that need them most. Every match helps build stronger classrooms and brighter futures for students. We make the process simple, transparent, and focused on what really matters, impact.
About Zen
Zen Educate helps schools hire dedicated paraprofessionals and teaching assistants, creating smart, timely matches that support students with special education needs and strengthen school communities.
Ref: DEN-NHQ-TA-November2025-162
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