TA - ECSE - Early Learning Hub

General Information

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full‑time TA 2 - ECSE for our Early Learning Hub in St. Paul, MN. We are aiming to fill this role in 2‑4 weeks. Employees could be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Pension and accrue sick and vacation time.

• 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 on the Para Pro or Para educator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. (For more information on the Para Pro Assessment, contact Educational Testing Service at or (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Must be able to converse with students and staff as necessary and/or in accordance with student IEP.
• 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.

The essential job functions of a Teaching Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties. Able to perform the duties in these various environmental conditions.

• Assist in implementing student 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 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.
• Assist teachers in working with individual students with 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.
• Assist in supporting students on field trips.

Class 1, Class 2, and Floater Teaching Assistants may perform other similar tasks and duties as required. All Teaching Assistants are required to lift more than 40 pounds. All Teaching Assistant positions may require bus duty. Bus duty includes helping students with disabilities enter bus; lock wheelchairs into place; fasten seatbelt and/or shoulder harness; help keep order on bus; maintain comfort and hygiene on bus.

Assist in students exiting the bus; bring students into school building; take students to proper classroom. Escort students from bus safely to the curb. In addition, behavior interventions plans for the bus are implemented.

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

TA2s are required to be trained in the Special Education Orientation. Must be trained and maintain Non‑violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), bus safety training, and CPR as required. Regardless of whether you are TA1 or TA2, you may be assigned to a Special Education bus route(s); the following requirements must be completed within 30 days of being assigned to ride the bus: 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…