26-27 Paraprofessional Support Staff/Instructional Aide Special Education (San Jose, CA) San Jo[...]

Kaizen Lab Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus: $1,000

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

EAP

403(b) with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional Development Assistance

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a Support Staff member in San Jose, California, to assist the classroom teacher in managing student behavior and providing academic support. This role involves direct interaction with students and collaboration with educational professionals to address individual educational needs.

The ideal candidate will have effective communication skills, a high school diploma, and be prepared to engage in crisis management training. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a hiring bonus of $1,000.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; four-year college degree preferred.
• Completion of Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training within two weeks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom behavior management and academic support.
• Respond to and de-escalate crisis situations in the classroom.
• Act as classroom caretaker during teacher's absence.
• Maintain documentation and records as requested.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team

High observance and ability to use auditory and visual cues

Knowledge of student behavior-management techniques

Education

High school diploma

Four-year college degree in education or child psychology

Job description

Benefits

• Hiring Bonus: $1,000
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• EAP
• 403(b) with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional Development Assistance

Job Summary

The Support Staff assists the classroom teacher in implementing positive student behavior management techniques and procedures. The Support Staff provides academic support for students under the supervision and direction of the teacher on a daily basis. This position works closely with the teacher, the Clinical Manager, the Behavior Interventionist, and Counseling Interns to address educational, behavioral, and emotional needs of the students and to advance the successful accomplishment of students’ Individual Education Plans.

Essential Functions

• 1. Provide in‑classroom behavior management and academic support to the classroom teacher by evaluating, monitoring, and managing students’ actions to ensure they are behaviorally available to participate in lessons.
• 2. Perform problem solving with students through coaching, mentoring, and disciplining according to procedures set by the classroom teacher.
• 3. Respond to and de‑escalate crisis situations in the classroom by mediating conflicts and teaching healthy conflict‑resolution skills to students.
• 4. Physically intervene with aggressive students in prescribed situations as detailed in Day School policy (including restraining, escorting, lifting, or other actions to maintain eye contact).
• 5. Call the Behavioral Interventionist when a student’s behavior is disruptive or physically threatening and cannot be managed in‑class.
• 6. Meet regularly with the Behavioral Interventionist to discuss current behavior‑management policy, industry trends, and best practices.
• 7. Assist students, individually or in groups, with lesson assignments to present or reinforce learning concepts.
• 8. Act as classroom caretaker during the teacher’s temporary absence to ensure the lesson plan is followed.
• 9. Under the teacher’s direction, present subject matter using lecture, discussion, and supervised role‑playing techniques.
• 10. Perform daily school‑entrance gate coverage for student arrivals and departures.
• 11. Procure and distribute behavior incentives and rewards for students.
• 12. Maintain classroom and student documentation and records as requested by the teacher.
• 13. Attend staff meetings, IEP meetings, clinical behavioral meetings, training sessions, and retreats as requested by the teacher or principal.
• 14. Participate in field trips and graduation exercises upon request.
• 15. Take on other related duties as needed within the scope of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective communication skills to interact with students.
• High observance and ability to use auditory and visual cues for proactive intervention.
• Working knowledge of current student behavior‑management techniques and practices in special education environments.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required; a four‑year college degree preferred (education or child psychology).
• Completion of Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training (Handle With Care) within the first two weeks of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Effectively communicate.
• Use a computer and telephone.
• Read and compose documents.
• Lift and move at least 70 lbs.
• Physically participate in approved hand‑on behavioral management techniques when necessary.
• Some local travel may be required.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

SB848 Compliance & Classified Employment Verification: Effective January 1, 2026, all applicants for classified positions must provide a complete and accurate record of prior employment with local educational agencies, charter schools, private schools, and other educational institutions.