2026-27 TA 2 - ECSE - Battle Creek Elementary

Minimum Qualifications

• 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
• A passing score of 460 (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Basic skills in typing, copying and use of computers and iPads.
• Basic skills in duplicating may be required for some positions.
• Be racially conscious and support all students to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Relate to students with warmth, friendliness and understanding.
• Must be on time to the job every day.

Typical Duties Expected To Perform

• Able to perform the duties in these various environmental conditions.
• Absorb and implement 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 use in monitoring and adjusting student programs.
• Absorb and assist students with completing functional skills, such as feeding, dressing, toileting and other self-help activities.
• Maintain toileting area and equipment. Set up meal area and equipment.
• Absorb and assist teachers in working with individual students in communications systems therapy, and discipline across the school day and in all environments.
• Absorb and assist in supporting students on field trips.

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 and CPR as required.
• May be assigned to a Special Education bus route(s), the following requirements must be completed within 30 days of being assigned to ride the bus: basic first aid, CPR and bus safety policies and procedures training.

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.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

• This is a 10 month position working 35 hours per week.
• The pay range for this position is: $21.63 - $28.48 TA2 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.
• 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.

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.