2026-27 TA 2 - Special Ed - Hazel Park Preparatory Academy

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Pension plan

Tax-free retirement account

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant 2 for a Special Education classroom. The 10-month position works 35 hours per week, with a pay range of $21.63–$26.28 per hour. The role includes supporting IEPs and inclusive practices, data collection, and daily student supports under supervision.

Benefits include medical, life, pension, and flexible accounts after 30 days of active employment. Training in NVCI and bus safety is required.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math skills required.
• Ability to type and duplicate as needed.
• Ability to relate well to students and staff.
• Punctuality required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing IEPs, 504 plans, BIPs and sensory plans.
• Support inclusion of students with disabilities in general education.
• Record data on IEP objectives and BIPs for monitoring.
• Assist with feeding, dressing, toileting, and other self-help skills.
• Maintain toileting areas and equipment and set up meal areas.
• Assist teachers with individuals in communications systems therapy and behavior management.
• Be mobile to move around classrooms and school.
• Assist in field trips and bus safety tasks.

Job description

General Information

Hazel Park Preparatory Academy is looking to hire a full-time Teaching Assistant 2 for the Special Education classroom.

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 which are applicable toward a bachelor's degree, OR
• Passing score on the ParaPro or Paraeducator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Basic skills in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Basic skills in typing and duplicating may be required for some positions.
• 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.
• Lifting may be required for some Teaching Assistant positions.
• Must be on time to the job every day.

Responsibilities

TYPICAL DUTIES EXPECTED TO PERFORMED

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.

Teaching Assistant 2 (special education) positions may perform some or all of these duties in addition to those listed above.

• Able to perform the duties in these various environmental conditions.
• Assist in implementing student Individualized Educational Plan (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 teaching students to complete 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 with communications 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.

Other Requirements

Class 1, Class 2, and Floater Teaching Assistants may perform other similar tasks and duties as required.

• Must be 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 Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) and bus safety training and CPR as required.
• All Teaching Assistant positions may require bus duty. Bus duty includes:
• Helping students with disabilities enter bus; lock wheelchairs into place; fasten seatbelt and/or shoulder harness.
• Help keep order on the bus.
• Maintain comfort and hygiene on the bus.
• Assist in students exiting the bus.
• Bring students into the school building.
• Take students to proper classroom. https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit
• Escort students from bus safely to the curb.
• Making sure behavior intervention plans for the bus are implemented.
• 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 required 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.
• It is required to repeat this training as necessary in order to remain certified.

Work Schedule, Pay, And Benefits

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

Pay range for this position is: $21.63 - $26.28 TA2

Maximum hiring step = Step Four (4)

The full salary schedule is listed in the Teaching Assistant contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements and by selecting the "Teaching Assistant" Labor agreement.

Benefit information for this position can be found at this link https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit and by selecting the "Teaching Assistants (TA) - Full Time" link.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance.

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 (EEO STATEMENT)

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.