TA - Special Ed - Bridge View

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full-time TA 2 - Special Ed for our Bridge View in St. Paul, MN. We are aiming to fill this role in 2 - 4 weeks. Employees could be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Pension and accrue sick and vacation time.

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full-time TA 2 - Special Ed for our Bridge View in St. Paul, MN. We are aiming to fill this role in 2 - 4 weeks. Employees could be eligible for Medical/Dental/Vision/Pension and accrue sick and vacation time. Bridge View School is a K-12 specialized educational school that serves students with severe-profound, low incident developmental disabilities and autism.

We are looking for applicants who are highly dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities to help them become as independent as possible and provide support with functional academics, behavior management, lifting, transferring and assisting with daily cares.

• 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 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 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. Able to perform the duties in these various environmental conditions. May be assigned to any of the following Teaching Assistants as needed to support student
¿ s academic.

• Work under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or other licensed instructional or nursing staff
• Able to follow daily schedule
• Prepared to support all students in the general education classroom, including those with 504 Plans or Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
• Monitor student behavior in the classroom by observing and keeping records. Observe that students are paying attention to their work and completing their assignments. Advise students and direct appropriate behavior. Review and correct student work. Help students with workbooks and other materials. Assist in keeping daily student records.
• Tutor students in reading, language arts, spelling, mathematics, social studies, and other subjects.
• Assist teachers with checkout and check-in of educational materials and consumables. Organize and maintain instructional materials such as books, flash cards, blocks, clocks, and rulers. Set up and take down equipment used