2026-27 TA 2 - ECSE - Bruce Vento 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
• 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, iPads, and 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 be punctual and reliable in attendance.

Responsibilities

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

• Able to perform duties in various environmental conditions.
• May be assigned to any of the following Teaching Assistant roles as needed to support students' academic needs.

Teaching Assistant 2 (Special Education)

Positions may perform some or all of these duties in addition to those listed above:

• 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 use in monitoring and adjusting student programs.
• Assist students with functional skills, such as feeding, dressing, toileting, and other self-help activities.
• Maintain toileting area and equipment; set up meal area and equipment.
• Assist teachers in working with individual students in communications systems therapy and discipline across the school day and in all environments.
• Able to be mobile and move around classrooms and schools to anticipate and meet the variety of student needs.
• Complete Third Party billing daily.
• Provide follow-up instruction on Positive Behavioral Interventions and implement de-escalation strategies to avoid power struggles.
• Be trained in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) for de-escalation and physical restraint techniques. Use NVCI physical intervention techniques only when needed to assure the safety of the student or other students.
• 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 complete Special Education Orientation training.
• Must be trained and maintain Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), bus safety training, and CPR as required.
• If assigned to a Special Education bus route, must complete basic first aid, CPR, and bus safety policies and procedures training within 30 days. This training is offered by the District's Transportation Department. Employees who have taken this training from the American Red Cross must show evidence of completion. Certification must be repeated as necessary.

Essential Functions

• Essential functions are job duties that must be performed unaided or with reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA).
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

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

• Pay range: $21.63 - $28.48 (TA2 Maximum hiring step = step four (4))
• The full salary schedule is listed in the Teaching Assistant contract.
• Benefit information can be found here under "Teaching Assistants (TA) – Full Time."

Other Information

• Transcript: Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. Official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of the start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.
• Veteran's Preference: Eligible veterans may claim preference by submitting a legible copy of their DD214 to the Human Resource Department with their employment application. Approved claims add five or ten points to the final passing score.
• Background Checks: Reference checks and a criminal background investigation are required for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.