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2026-27 - TA 1 - Classroom - Hamline Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools · St Paul, MN · Yesterday
On-siteOTHR$20.19–$23.3/hrFull-time

About the role

Hamline Elementary 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 by observing and keeping records.
  • Advise students and direct appropriate behavior.
  • Review and correct student work.
  • Help students with workbooks and other materials.
  • Assist teachers with checkout and check-in of educational materials and consumables.
  • Organize and maintain instructional materials.
  • 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 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 maintained Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training and CPR as required.
  • Must complete Basic first aid, CPR and bus safety policies and procedures training within 30 days of being assigned to ride the bus.

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.

Skills

  • Lifting may be required for some Teaching Assistant positions.

Benefits

  • This is a 10-month position working 35 hours per week.
  • The pay range for this position is: $20.19 - $23.30 TA1 Maximum hiring step = Step Four (4).
  • 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.
  • Benefit information for this position can be found at this link https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit and by selecting the "Teaching Assistants (TA) - Full Time" link.
  • 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, Schedule, and Benefits

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). 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. Benefit information for this position can be found at this link https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit and by selecting the "Teaching Assistants (TA) - Full Time" link. Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment.

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application. The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps. To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments.

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

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