TA - Special Ed - Focus Beyond; -Adult

Overview

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is hiring a full‑time Teaching Assistant 2 – Special Education for the Focus Beyond (18‑Adult) program in St. Paul, MN. The position is 10 months, 35 hours per week, with a pay range of $21.63 to $28.48 per hour for TA2. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental, vision and pension benefits and accrue sick and vacation time.

• Assist in implementing Individualized Educational Plans (IEP), 504 Plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP), and sensory plans.
• Support inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms and environments.
• Record data on IEP objectives and BIP progress for monitoring and adjustment.
• Teach functional skills such as feeding, dressing, toileting and other self‑help activities.
• Assist teachers with communication systems, therapy, and discipline across the school day.
• Be mobile and move through classrooms, the school, bus, and field‑trip sites to meet student needs.
• Complete third‑party billing daily.
• Provide follow‑up instruction on Positive Behavioral Interventions and implement de‑escalation strategies.
• Apply Non‑violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) techniques when necessary.
• Assist with bus safety duties, including helping students board and disembark the bus and enforcing behavior intervention plans.

• AA, AS, AAS degree or higher, or
• Two years of post‑secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) applicable toward a bachelor’s degree, or
• Passing score on the Para Pro or Para educator Assessment plus a high‑school diploma or GED.

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Ability to converse with students and staff as required and in accordance with student IEPs.
• Basic computer skills; typing, copying, and use of iPads.
• Commitment to equity and to supporting all students to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop positive relationships with students and staff.
• Sense of punctuality; must arrive on time daily.

• Ability to lift more than 40 pounds and perform other physical tasks such as sitting, walking, climbing, crouching, kneeling, pushing, talking, and hearing.

• Special Education Orientation.
• Non‑violent Crisis Intervention and bus safety training.
• Basic first aid, CPR, and bus safety policies within 30 days of assignment, with repeat training as required.

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, pension, sick leave, and vacation time.

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment. SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where staff represent these commitments in their job practices.