Special Education Instructional Assistant

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911 Cambridge Primary School – Cambridge, Minnesota

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, assists in classroom and special education classroom.

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.

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!

• Job : 5452224
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re‑Posted: Nov 27, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Position Type: Full‑Time
• Salary: $17.58 per hour
• Job Categories: Instructional Support >
  Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

• Eric Bjurman, Principal
• Cambridge Primary School
• Phone:
• Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).