2026-27 TA 2 - Special Ed (1:1) - Johnson High School

About the role

Johnson Senior High School is looking to hire two full-time Teaching Assistant 2's for 1:1 Special Education services.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Absorb and teach 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.
• Aid teachers in working with individual students in communication 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.
• Aid in supporting students on field trips.

Other requirements

• Class 1, Class 2, and Floater Teaching Assistants may perform other similar tasks and duties as required.

Work schedule, pay, and benefits

• This is a 10-month position working 35 hours per week.
• Hourly pay rate for this position is: $21.63 - 26.28 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.
• Benefit information for this position can be found at this 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.

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.

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This position will remain open until filled.