TA - Inclusion - Capitol Hill Magnet School

General Information

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full‑time TA 2 - Inclusion for our Capitol Hill Magnet School in St. Paul, MN for the 2026 - 2027 school year.

• 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 1‑800‑772‑9476 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 a student’s 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. The TA may be assigned to any of the Teaching Assistant positions as needed to support students’ academic.

• 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 completing 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.
• 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.
• Assist in bus duty: help 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 students exiting the bus; bring students into school building; escort students from bus safely to curb. Bill and implement behavior intervention plans for the bus as required.

• Must physically be 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 maintained in Non‑violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and 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 completion to the Transportation Department.
  
  The training is required to be repeated as necessary to remain certified.

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

Pay range for this position is: $20.19 – $25.47 (TA1)

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