2026-27 EA1 - Spec Ed - Voc Serv 10 Mo - Focus Beyond

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Pension

Sick and vacation time

Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools is hiring for a full-time EA1 - Sped Ed - Voc Serv 10 Mo in St. Paul, MN. The Focus Beyond Transition Services program serves students 18–22 with disabilities to promote independence and functional skills.

Essential duties include creating lesson plans, data collection, classroom organization, tutoring, behavior support, and collaboration with teachers and families. 37.50 hours weekly; 10 months; 23.82–34.15/hour for EA1 and 27.00–41.63/hour for EA2.

Qualifications

• Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) OR AA/AS/AAS or higher OR passing score on a state-approved test.
• Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Lifting may be required for some positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with a classroom teacher, support staff and other paraprofessional employees.
• Some ability to perform basic signing with hearing impaired children may be required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing instructional plans and lessons for students.
• Assist in day-to-day operation by preparing behavior modification charts, data and related records.
• Maintain and organize classroom materials, furniture and documents.
• Work directly with individual students and groups providing direction and assistance.
• Monitor and manage student behavior with appropriate activities and cues.
• Interact with students in a patient, supportive manner and assist during crises.
• Participate in school activities including home visits, family nights and field trips.
• Collaborate with staff and parents to support students.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Mathematics

Experience with children

Teamwork

Signing (ASL)

Education

Two years of college coursework

AA/AS/AAS or higher

Passing state test

Job description

General Information

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is looking to hire a full-time EA1 - Sped Ed - Voc Serv 10 Mo for our Focus Beyond 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.

Focus Beyond Transition Services is a specialized program that serves students who are 18 to 22 years old. 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 and behavior management.

Required

Minimum Qualifications

• One of the following:
  • Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 semester or 90 quarter credits), OR
  • An AA, AS, AAS (or higher) degree, OR
  • Passing score on a state-approved test.
• Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to relate to students with warmth, friendliness, and understanding.
• Ability to develop good relationships with students and staff.
• Ability to be sensitive to the needs of others.
• Lifting may be required for some positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with a classroom teacher, support staff and other paraprofessional employees.
• Some ability to perform basic signing with hearing impaired children may be required for certain positions.

Preferred

• Experience working with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Assist in preparing instructional plans and lessons for students.
• Assist in the day-to-day operation of the school program by preparing behavior modification charts, point charts, bonus coupons and homework sheets; monitoring student attendance, and collecting data or other related activities. Record student progress on appropriate documents and maintain official school district student records.
• Assist the teacher in the preparation and housekeeping of the classroom by cleaning, arranging or storing materials, furniture, equipment and written documents and files.
• Work directly with individual students and groups in daily activities and assignments, providing direction and assistance.
• Monitor and manage student behavior by providing appropriate activities, attention and directions, pacing and cues, feedback and consequences for behaviors.
• Relate to students in a patient, supportive and warm manner; intervene with students in crisis in a calm and empathic manner.
• Participate in school related activities outside the classroom such as home visits with the teacher, family night or field trips.
• Work cooperatively with staff, other professionals and parents.
• Participate in staffing and conferences related to students and to the program by reporting on data collected, providing feedback on data, and reporting pupil progress for the classroom and program (evening meetings when needed).
• Assist the instructional team in providing individualized instruction by tutoring students who need extra help in completing assignments, providing enrichment activities for students, supervising study sessions, and organizing and implementing applications of the computer as a supplemental instructional tool.
• Assist in the development and organization of program activities and services by reporting student observations, gathering information, and providing suggestions.
• Attend team and school staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

This is a 10 month position working 37.50 hours per week.

Pay range for this position is: $23.82 - $34.15 EA1

Pay range for this position is: $27.00 - $41.63 EA2

Maximum hiring step EA1 = step fourteen (14)

Maximum hiring step EA2 = step fifteen (15)

The full salary schedule is listed in the Teachers contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found on the Labor Agreements page and by selecting the "Educational Assistants" Labor agreement.

Benefit information for this position can be found on the Benefits Summaries page and by selecting the "Educational Assistants (EA) ¿ Full Time" link.

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Essential Functions

• 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 Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• May be exposed to various cleaning products.

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.