2026-27 TA 2 - Special Ed - Txuj Ci Lower Campus

About the role

The Teaching Assistant 2 position is for the Special Education classroom at Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture Lower Campus. Responsibilities include implementing IEPs, supporting students with disabilities in general education settings, and assisting with various therapeutic and behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Able to perform the duties in various environmental conditions.
• Aid in implementing student Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs), 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), 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 functional skills, such as feeding, dressing, toileting, and other self-help activities.
• Maintain toileting areas and equipment, set up meal areas and equipment, and assist teachers in communications systems therapy and discipline.
• Be mobile and move around classrooms and the school to meet student needs.
• Complete third-party billing daily.
• Provide follow-up instruction on Positive Behavioral Interventions and implement de-escalation strategies.
• Be trained in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) for de-escalation and physical restraint techniques.
• Absorb and assist in supporting students on field trips.
• Other similar tasks and duties as required.

Requirements

• Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• 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.
• Lifting may be required for some Teaching Assistant positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.

Other Requirements

• Class 1, Class 2, and Floater Teaching Assistants may perform other similar tasks and duties as required.
• Must be physically able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk, and hear.
• TAs are required to be trained in the Special Education Orientation.
• Must be trained and maintain Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training and CPR as required.
• All Teaching Assistant positions may require bus duty.

Work Schedule, Pay, And Benefits

• This is a 10-month position working 35 hours per week.
• The pay range 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.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Transcript - 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.
• 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.