2026-27 TA 2 - Special Ed - E-STEM

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)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
• Must be physically able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk and hear.

Responsibilities

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

• Able to perform the 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 teaching 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 the school 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.

Other Requirements

• TA2s are required to complete the Special Education Orientation training.
• Must be trained and maintain Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training, and CPR as required.
• If assigned to a Special Education bus route, the following requirements must be completed within 30 days: basic first aid, CPR, and bus safety policies and procedures training. This training will be offered by the District's Transportation Department. Employees who have taken this training from the American Red Cross are required to show evidence of completion to the Transportation Department. It is required to repeat this training as necessary to remain certified.

Pay

Pay range for this position is: $21.63 - $28.48 per hour. TA2 Maximum hiring step = 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 at this link 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.
• 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.