Special Education Instructional Assistant
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education -
Child Care/Nanny
Child Development/Support, Preschool / Daycare
Special Education Instructional Assistant
Cambridge‑Isanti School District 911 Cambridge Intermediate School - Cambridge, Minnesota.
Job DetailsJob : 5503109
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jan 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Qualifications/
Experience:
High School Diploma/GED and passed Para Pro/Para Educator testing (or 60 college credits) required. A successful background check is required. Prefer experience working with children.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed: Patience, flexibility, love for children, confidentiality, teamwork, self‑starter, takes direction easily, excellent communication skills, behavior management skills, assist in the classroom and in special education classroom.
Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self‑discipline, and honesty.
Specific Tasks: Work with students throughout the day assisting with behavior and academics. Refocus the student in the classroom, de‑escalate negative behavior, recognize and acknowledge positive behavior, and work cooperatively with the classroom teacher and Special Education staff. Work to increase independence in children. Other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher. See the job description for additional information.
Hours Per Day: 6.5 hours/day. As per contract.
Benefit‑eligible position: health, dental, and optical insurance, supplemental insurance available, long‑term disability coverage, district‑paid life insurance policy, retirement plan, sick days, vacation days, holidays, and more!
Position Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $17.58 Per Hour
Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Scott Peterson, Principal
- Cambridge Intermediate School
- Phone: 763‑691‑6605
- Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
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