2026-27 TA 1 - Classroom - Adams Spanish Immersion

About the role

Adams Spanish Immersion is seeking a full-time Classroom Teaching Assistant 1.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform duties in various environmental conditions.
• Work under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or other licensed instructional or nursing staff.
• Prepared to support all students in the general education classroom, including those with 504 Plans or IEPs.
• Monitor student behavior in the classroom by observing and keeping records.
• Observe that students are paying attention to their work and completing their assignments.
• Advise students and direct appropriate behavior.
• Review and correct student work.
• Help students with workbooks and other materials.
• Absorb and assist teachers with checkout and check-in of educational materials and consumables.
• Organize and maintain instructional materials such as books, flash cards, blocks, clocks, and rulers.
• Set up and take down equipment used in class.
• Prepare, duplicate, and assemble materials for teacher and other professional staff.
• Be comfortable using technology including iPads.
• Occasionally do some light typing.
• Maintain displays and bulletin boards.
• Assist in program registration and fee collection.
• File materials and answer phones.
• Deliver messages and meals to rooms.
• Participate in physical education activities with students.
• Assist teacher with low-organized games.
• Assist in planning parties and special projects.

Requirements

• One of the following: An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR 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, OR Passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be physically be able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.
• TAs are required to be trained in the Special Education Orientation.
• Must be trained and maintained Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training and CPR as required.
• This required training will be offered by the District's Transportation Department.
• Employees who have taken this training from the American Red Cross are required to show evidence of completion to the Transportation Department.
• It is required to repeat this training as necessary in order to remain certified.

Qualifications

• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Basic skills in typing and duplicating may be required for some positions.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness and understanding.
• Lifting may be required for some Teaching Assistant positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.

Skills

• Knowledge of basic computer software.
• Ability to use technology including iPads.
• Ability to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.

Benefits

Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance.

Pay and Schedule

This is a 10-month position working 35 hours per week. Pay range for this position is: $20.19 - $23.30 TA1 Maximum hiring step = Step Four (4) The full salary schedule is listed in the Teaching Assistant contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements and by selecting the "Teaching Assistant" Labor agreement. Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment.