TA - Inclusion - Washington Tech High School

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is hiring a Teaching Assistant 2 – Inclusion for Washington Tech High School for the 2026‑2027 school year.

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

• Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to converse with students and staff as necessary and/or in accordance with student IEPs
• Basic computer and iPad skills; typing and copying skills; duplicating may be required for some positions
• Racially conscious and committed to supporting 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
• Punctuality: must arrive on time to work every day

• Assist in implementing student IEPs, 504 plans, Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs), and sensory plans
• Support inclusion of students with disabilities in general‑education classrooms and environments
• Record data on student IEP objectives and BIPs for monitoring and adjustment
• Assist students with functional skills such as feeding, dressing, toileting, and other self‑help activities; maintain toileting and meal areas and equipment
• Assist teachers in working with individual students using communication systems, therapy, and discipline across the school day and in all environments
• Be mobile and move around classrooms and the school to anticipate and meet the varied needs of students
• 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 necessary to ensure safety
• Assist in supporting students on field trips

• Physically able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable
• Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk, and hear
• TA2s must complete Special Education Orientation training
• Must be trained in and maintain NVCI, bus safety training, and CPR as required
• Within 30 days of bus assignment, all TAs must complete basic first aid, CPR, and bus safety policy training; the district will provide this training

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

Pay ranges:
TA1: $20.19 – $25.47
TA2: $21.63 – $28.48

Maximum hiring step is step four.

Benefits information is available on the Benefits Summary page for Teaching Assistants.

Salary information for this job posting can be found on the Labor Agreement page for Teaching Assistants.

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

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