TA - Special Ed - Crossroads Science

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of post‑secondary coursework (60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits) from an accredited institution of higher education applicable toward a bachelor's degree.
• An AA, AS, or AAS degree (or higher).
• Passing score of 460 or higher on the Para Pro Assessment combined with a high‑school diploma or GED certificate.

• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Basic skills in typing, copying and use of computers and iPads; 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 work every day.

The essential job functions of a Teaching Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties.

• Assist in implementing student Individualized Educational Plans (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 in communication systems therapy, and discipline across the school day and in all environments.
• 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; use NVCI techniques only when needed to assure safety.
• Assist in supporting students on field trips.

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

• Special Education Orientation.
• Non‑violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training, and CPR as required.
• Basic first aid, CPR, and bus safety policies and procedures training if assigned to a Special Education bus route; training must be completed within 30 days of assignment.

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.

• 10‑month position working 35 hours per week.
• Pay range: $21.63 – $28.48 (TA2).
• Maximum hiring step: step four.

• Unofficial transcripts accepted at the time of hire; official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of start date. Formal credential evaluation required for post‑secondary education completed outside the United States.
• Veteran's Preference: eligible veterans must submit a legible copy of their DD214. Approved claims add points to the final passing score.
• Criminal background investigation and reference checks are required for all new employees.