Academic Behavior Manager

Rum River Special Education Cooperative

Cambridge (MN)

On-site

USD 3,177,000 - 3,422,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Dental

Life

403(b)

Job summary

Rum River Special Education Cooperative is seeking an Instructional Assistant/ Academic and Behavior Manager to support certified staff in meeting students' instructional goals. You will work one-to-one or in small groups, assist with IEPs, behavior plans, and data documentation, and help create an engaging classroom environment.

Under supervision, you will support discipline, prepare materials, and supervise students during activities and field trips, while contributing to curriculum

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Assist students with academic or behavioral goals, one-to-one or small group
Support student discipline with positive reinforcement
Prepare classroom materials including IEP-related accommodations
Assist with group educational activities and data collection
Confer with teachers about IEP objectives and modifications
Assist with observation, recording, and charting behavior
Assist with crisis intervention and behavior management
Prepare learning materials and classroom environment
Assist students with physical needs
Supervise students during breaks, lunch, and field trips
Complete data entry and incident reports
Assist with technology-related instructional activities
Perform maintenance of instructional materials and supplies

Skills

Follow instructions

Math operations

Word/Excel

Diversity awareness

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

ParaPro Certification

AA College Degree

PCA Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Type:
Instructional Assistant/ Academic and Behavior Manager
Date Posted:
8/24/2026
Date Available:
2026-2027 School Year

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: