2026-27 - TA 2 - Special Ed - Hamline Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace environment.

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)
• Ability to be racially conscious and support all students to achieve equitable outcomes
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff
• Sensitivity 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 fundamental duties:

• Perform duties in various environmental conditions
• May be assigned to any Teaching Assistant role as needed to support students’ academic needs

Teaching Assistant 2 (Special Education) positions may perform some or all of these additional duties:

• 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 on communication systems, therapy, and discipline across the school day and in all environments
• Be mobile and move around classrooms and schools to anticipate and meet 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 only when needed to ensure safety
• 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
• 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 provided by the District’s Transportation Department; employees with prior American Red Cross training must show evidence of completion)
• Must repeat training as necessary to remain certified

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 by selecting the "Teaching Assistants (TA) – Full Time" link on the SPPS Benefits page.

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