Academic Behavior Manager

Rum River Special Education Cooperative; Cambridge (MN); In loco; USD 32.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical Insurance

403(b) Plan

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

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Rum River Special Education Co-Op is seeking an Instructional Assistant/Academic and Behavior Manager to support students with instructional goals in classrooms across campuses.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, behavior management, and collaboration with licensed staff on IEP objectives, lesson planning, and data entry. Applicants may require ParaPro/ParaEducator credentials and an AA degree; PCA certification is a plus.

Competenze

• ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification, contingent upon completion after hire.
• Associates degree is acceptable.
• PCA Certification is desirable.

Mansioni

• Assist students with academic or behavioral goals, one-to-one or small group, under the direction of the supervising teacher or licensed staff.
• Support student discipline with positive reinforcement and uphold program traits.
• Prepare classroom materials including IEP-related documents and accommodations.
• Assist with group educational activities and plan with teachers regarding IEP objectives.
• Record observations and behavior documentation; assist with crisis intervention and behavior management as needed.

Conoscenze

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Diversity awareness

Formazione

ParaPro/ParaEducator Certification

Associate degree (AA)

PCA Certification

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Rum River Special Education Co-Op

• Position Type: Instructional Assistant/ Academic and Behavior Manager
• Date Posted: 9/18/2026
• Date Available: 10/05/2026

Position Purpose - Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist students with academic or behavioral goals, one-to-one or small group, under the direction of the supervising teacher or licensed staff;
• Support student discipline, including providing positive reinforcement and supporting the character traits established by the program;
• Provides assistance with individualized program materials;
• Assists with group educational activities;
• Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation;
• Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior;
• Assists the teacher with crisis intervention and behavior management to include physical intervention and restraint;
• Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or accommodations/modifications;
• Prepares the classroom or building environment for learning activities;
• Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing);
• Participate in professional activities and meetings;
• Supervises students in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, outdoor activities and field trips;
• Completes data entry and incident reports, including ongoing behavior documentation;
• Assists students with computer or technology-related instructional activities or adaptive equipment;
• Performs various maintenance duties including cleaning of instructional materials or supplies and bodily fluids;

Additional Duties: - Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed. - Perform any other related duties as assigned. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment - Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements - Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards - Works in standard office and school building environments. - Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities. Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile - Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification (contingent upon completion after hire)
• Or an Associates (AA) College Degree
• PCA Certification

- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Based On Contract - $23.06- $24.84per hour - DOQ and experience
Days based on School Calendar - Student Contact Days (172) ESY Days available
Benefit Eligible Position: Medical, Dental, Life, Supplemental, 403(b), and more!

Postings current as of 9/23/2026 12:43:05 PM CST.

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