TA - Special Ed - Humboldt Secondary School

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 applicable toward a bachelor's degree.
• Passing score of 460 (or higher) on the Para Pro Assessment and either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills.
• Basic typing, copying, and computer and iPad use; duplicating may be required for some positions.
• Racial awareness and support for all students to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Sensitivity to the needs of others.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding.
• Must arrive on time to work every day.

The essential job functions of a Teaching Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties. Ability to perform the duties in various environmental conditions is required. May be assigned to any of the following Teaching Assistants as needed to support students’ academic progress.

• Assist 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 monitoring and adjusting student programs.
• Assist students with functional skills such as feeding, dressing, toileting, and other self‑help activities. Maintain the toileting area and equipment; set up the meal area and equipment.
• Assist teachers with individual students in communication systems therapy, discipline, and mandatory propes across the school day and in all environments.
• Be mobile and move around classrooms and the school 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 physical intervention techniques only when necessary to assure safety.
• Assist in supporting students on field trips.

• Must be physically able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
• Must be 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.
  • Show evidence of completion to the Transportation Department if training was completed through the American Red Cross; mandatory yearly repeat.

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 next steps. Attach additional documents via the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage. Valid file extensions include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

• Regular and reliable attendance.
• May be exposed to various cleaning products.

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…