2026-27 TA 1 - Classroom - Bruce F. Vento Elementary

Minimum qualifications for this position include 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 of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. (For more information on the ParaPro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at 1-800-772-9476 or www.ets.org/parapro)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Basic skills in typing, copying and use of computers and iPads; duplicating may be required for some positions.
• Be racially conscious and support all students to achieve equitable outcomes.
• 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.
• Must maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

The essential job functions of a Teaching Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following duties:

• Work under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or other licensed instructional or nursing staff.
• Able to follow daily schedule.
• Prepared to support all students in the general education classroom, including those with 504 Plans or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Monitor student behavior in the classroom by observing and keeping records; ensure students are paying attention to their work and completing assignments; advise students and direct appropriate behavior.
• Review and correct student work; help students with workbooks and other materials.
• Tutor students in reading, language arts, spelling, mathematics, social studies, and other subjects.
• 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, such as a nurse, social worker or counselor.
• Be comfortable using technology including iPads; occasionally perform 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.
• May be assigned to a Special Education bus route(s) and must complete required training (basic first aid, CPR, and bus safety policies and procedures) within 30 days of assignment.

Other Requirements

• Must be physically able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.
• TA2s are required to be trained in the Special Education Orientation.
• Must be trained and maintain Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training, as well as CPR as required.
• If assigned to ride a Special Education bus, must complete basic first aid, CPR, and bus safety training within 30 days; training will be offered by the District's Transportation Department.
• Employees who have taken this training from the American Red Cross must show evidence of completion to the Transportation Department.
• Required to repeat training as necessary to remain certified.
• May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Pay

Pay range for this position is $20.19 - $25.47 per hour. Maximum hiring step is step four (4). The full salary schedule is listed in the Teaching Assistant contract.

Schedule

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

Benefits

Benefit information for this position can be found by selecting the "Teaching Assistants (TA) – Full Time" link on the SPPS Benefits page.