2026-27 Teaching Assistant (TA) Pool

Saint Paul Public Schools

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 27,813 - 36,203

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools is looking for full-time Teaching Assistants for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The role involves supporting students in general-education and special-education settings under the guidance of licensed staff.

Qualifications include an AA degree or higher, two years of relevant coursework, or a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment. Competitive pay ranges from $20.19 to $26.28 per hour, depending on the position.

Qualifications

An AA, AS, AAS degree or higher is required.
Must have two years of relevant post-secondary coursework.
Passing score on ParaPro or GED is essential.

Responsibilities

Work under the direction of licensed instructional staff.
Support all students in the general-education classroom.
Monitor and record student behavior.
Assist in teaching various subjects.
Prepare and organize instructional materials.

Skills

Basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to converse with students and staff

Basic typing and use of computers

Racial consciousness and equitable support

Ability to develop relationships

Sensitivity to others' needs

Ability to relate to students warmly

Punctuality

Education

AA, AS, AAS degree or higher

Two years of post-secondary coursework

Passing score on ParaPro or GED

Tools

iPads

Basic office technology

Job description

General Information

Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) is hiring full‑time Teaching Assistants (TAs) 1 and 2 for the 2026‑2027 school year across the district.

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 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.
Ability to converse with students and staff as necessary and/or in accordance with students’ IEP.
Basic typing, copying and use of computers and iPads; duplicating may be required for some positions.
Racial consciousness 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 work every day.

Typical Duties

The essential job functions of a Teaching Assistant include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties. A TA may be assigned to any of the following categories as needed to support students academically.

Teaching Assistant 1 (Regular Education)

Work under the direction of a licensed teacher or other licensed instructional or nursing staff.
Able to follow the daily schedule.
Prepared to support all students in the general‑education classroom, including those with 504 Plans or IEPs.
Monitor student behavior, observe and keep 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 (books, flash cards, blocks, clocks, rulers). Set up and take down equipment used in class.
Prepare, duplicate, and assemble materials for teacher and other professional staff.
Use technology including iPads; light typing. Maintain displays and bulletin boards. Assist in program registration and fee collection. File materials and answer phones. Deliver messages and meals to rooms.
Participate in physical education activities and assist teacher with low‑organized games.
Assist in planning parties and special projects.

Teaching Assistant 2 (Special Education)

Assist in implementing student IEPs, 504 Plans, BIPs, and sensory plans.
Support inclusion of students with disabilities in general‑education classrooms.
Record data on students’ IEP objectives and BIPs.
Assist students with functional skills (feeding, dressing, toileting, other self‑help activities).
Assist teachers in working with individual students using communication systems, therapy, and discipline across the school day and all environments.
Able to be mobile and move around classrooms and the schools.
Complete third‑party billing daily.
Provide follow‑up instruction on Positive Behavioral Interventions and implement de‑escalation strategies.
Be trained in Non‑violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) for de‑escalation and physical restraint techniques; use NVCI techniques only when needed to assure safety.
Assist in supporting students on field trips.

Class 1, Class 2, and Floater TAs may perform other similar tasks. All TAs must be able to lift more than 40 pounds and may have bus duty.

Other Requirements

Must be physically able to lift more than 40 pounds when applicable.
Able to sit, walk, climb, crouch, kneel, push, talk, and hear.

TA2s must be trained in Special Education Orientation.

Must be trained and maintain NVCI and bus safety training and CPR as required.
Regardless of TA1 or TA2, completion of basic first aid, CPR and bus safety policies within 30 days of assignment to ride the bus is required.

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule

10‑month position working 35 hours per week.
TA1: $20.19 – $23.30 per hour.
TA2: $21.63 – $26.28 per hour.
Maximum hiring step = step four (4).

Full salary schedule listed in the Teachers contract. Salary information available on the Labor Agreements page. Benefit information for this position available on the Benefits Summaries page.

Essential Functions