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2026-27 TA 2 - Inclusion - Mississippi Creative Arts

Saint Paul Public Schools · St Paul, MN · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducation$21.63–$28.48/hrContract

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 equipment (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:

  • 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.
  • Trained in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) for de-escalation and physical restraint techniques; use NVCI physical intervention only when needed to assure safety.
  • Assist in supporting students on field trips.

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 of assignment. Training will be provided 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.

Pay

Pay range for this position is $21.63 - $28.48 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 here by selecting the "Teaching Assistants (TA) – Full Time" link.

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

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