SY2024-2025 TA 2 - Special Ed - Battle Creek Middle School

Battle Creek Middle is seeking a Teaching Assistant 2 - Special Education for School Year 2024-2025!

Minimum qualifications:

One of the following:

• At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits if earned in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or an associate's degree or higher; or A passing score on the Paraeducator Assessment AND either a high school diploma or a GED certificate. Provide certificate of passing score at time of job offer.

A specific course of college study is not required though the individual must be able to demonstrate the ability to assist with basic skills instruction. In all cases, the individual must demonstrate proficiency in the English language.

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.
• Proficiency in the English language

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 1 (regular education)

• Work under the direction of a licensed teacher and/or other licensed instructional or nursing staff
• 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 in class.
• Prepare, duplicate, and assemble materials for teacher and other professional staff, such as a nurse, social worker or counselor. Be comfortable using technology including iPads. Occasionally do some 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 with students. Assist teacher with low-organized games.
• Assist in planning parties and special projects.

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 teachers in working with individual students in with communications systems therapy, and discipline across the school day and in all environments.
• 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:

• 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.
• Regardless if 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 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.

How to apply:

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

This role will remain open until filled.

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.

PAY, BENEFITS & WORK SCHEDULE:

This is a 10-month position working 35 hours per week with an FTE 0.875.

Pay range for this position is: $21.31 - $28.06 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.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Teaching Assistants negotiated labor agreement. 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.