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2026-27 TA 2 - Inclusion - Bruce Vento

Saint Paul Public Schools · St Paul, MN · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$21.63–$28.48/hrContract

Skills

  • Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
  • Basic skills in typing, copying and use of computers and 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 on time to the job every day.

Responsibilities

  • Able to perform the duties in these various environmental conditions.
  • May be assigned to any of the following Teaching Assistants as needed to support student's academic.
  • Teaching Assistant 2 (special education) Positions may perform some or all of these duties in addition to those listed above.
  • Able to perform the duties in these various environmental conditions.
  • 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 teaching students to complete 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 with communications systems therapy, and discipline across the school day and in all environments.
  • Able to be mobile and move around classrooms and the 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. Only use NVCI physical intervention techniques when needed to assure the safety of the student or other students
  • Assist in supporting students on field trips

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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)

Other Requirements:

  • Must be physically be 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

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