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2026 - 27 TA 2 - Special Ed - Washington Tech Middle School

Saint Paul Public Schools · St Paul, MN · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$20.19–$25.47/hrContract

About the role

Teaching Assistant 2 - Special Ed position available at Washington Tech Middle School in St. Paul, MN.

Responsibilities

  • Able to perform the duties in various environmental conditions.
  • Aid in implementing student Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and sensory plans.
  • Record data on students' IEP objectives and BIPs for use in monitoring and adjusting student programs.
  • Support the inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and environments.
  • Aid in completing functional skills training for students, including 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 communication systems therapy and discipline across the school day and in all environments.
  • Avoid power struggles and implement de-escalation strategies using Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI).
  • Support students on field trips, including assisting with bus duties.
  • Complete third-party billing daily.
  • Escort students from bus safely to the curb.
  • May perform other similar tasks and duties as required.

Requirements

  • One of the following: AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, or two years of post-secondary coursework from an accredited institution of higher education applicable toward a bachelor's degree.
  • Passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment.
  • A high school diploma or GED certificate.
  • Ability to lift more than 40 pounds.
  • Physical ability to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk, and hear.
  • Training in Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety.
  • Completion of basic first aid, CPR, and bus safety policies and procedures training within 30 days of assignment to a special education bus route.

Qualifications

  • Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
  • Ability to converse with students and staff as necessary and/or in accordance with student's IEP.
  • Basic skills in typing, copying, and use of computers and iPads.
  • Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
  • Sensitivity to the needs of others and ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding.
  • Ability to be on time to work every day.

Skills

  • Ability to assist in implementing IEPs and BIPs.
  • Knowledge of functional skills training.
  • Experience with NVCI and bus safety protocols.

Benefits

Full-time 10-month position working 35 hours per week. Pay range for this position is $20.19 - $25.47 for TA1 and $21.63 - $28.48 for TA2. Maximum hiring step is step four. For more information, visit the Labor Agreements and Benefits Summaries pages.

Pay

Pay range for this position is $20.19 - $25.47 for TA1 and $21.63 - $28.48 for TA2. Maximum hiring step is step four. For more information, visit the Labor Agreements and Benefits Summaries pages.

Schedule

This is a 10-month position working 35 hours per week.

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. To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

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. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks

Criminal background investigation and reference checks 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.

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