2026 - 2027 TA 2 - Inclusion - Cherokee Heights Community School

About the Role

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a TA 2 - Inclusion for our Cherokee Heights Community School in St. Paul, MN for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Minimum Qualifications

One of the following:

• An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree
• Two years of post-secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree
• Passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to converse with students and staff as necessary and/or in accordance with student’s IEP
• Basic skills in typing, copying, and use of computers and iPads; duplicating may be required for some positions
• Racial consciousness and commitment to supporting all students to achieve equitable outcomes
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff
• Sensitivity to the needs of others
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding
• Punctuality and reliability

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing student Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and sensory plans
• Support the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and environments
• Record data on students’ IEP objectives and BIPs for monitoring and adjusting student programs
• Assist students with functional skills such as feeding, dressing, toileting, and self-help activities
• Maintain toileting area and equipment, set up meal area and equipment
• Assist teachers in working with individual students on communication systems, therapy, and discipline
• Provide follow-up instruction on Positive Behavioral Interventions and implement de-escalation strategies
• Be trained in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) for de-escalation and physical restraint techniques
• Support students on field trips and ensure safety
• Complete Third-Party billing daily
• Perform bus duty, including assisting students with disabilities, maintaining order, and ensuring safety

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift more than 40 pounds
• Ability to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk, and hear
• Mobility to move around classrooms, schools, and various environments

Training Requirements

• Special Education Orientation for TA2s
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) training
• Bus safety training and CPR certification
• Basic first aid training within 30 days of bus route assignment

Schedule

This is a 10-month position working 35 hours per week.

Pay

Pay range for TA2: $21.63 - $28.48 per hour (Maximum hiring step = step four)

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the Benefits Summaries page under "Teaching Assistants (TA) Full Time."

Other Information

• Unofficial transcripts accepted at the time of hire; official transcripts required within 30 days
• Formal credential evaluation required for post-secondary education completed outside the U.S.
• Veteran's Preference available for eligible veterans
• Criminal background investigation and reference checks required as a condition of hire