Academic Behavior Manager

RUM RIVER SPECIAL EDUCATION COOP; Milaca (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Rum River Special Education Coop in Minnesota is seeking an Instructional Assistant/Academic and Behavior Manager to support certified staff and help students meet instructional goals. You will assist with individual and small group work, prepare materials, and document progress.

Qualifications include ParaPro or ParaEducator certification or AA degree, and PCA certification. Prior experience with special needs students is desirable; travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications

• ParaPro or ParaEducator certification required or pending after hire.
• Associates degree acceptable; PCA certification preferred.
• Experience with students with special needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic or behavioral goals one-to-one or in small groups.
• Support student discipline and reinforce program traits.
• Prepare instructional materials and IEP-related accommodations.
• Document behavior observations and data entries.
• Collaborate with teachers on classroom objectives and modifications.
• Assist with crisis intervention and safety procedures.
• Supervise students in various settings and assist with field trips.

Skills

One-to-one support

Behavior management

Data entry

Documentation

Technology use (Word/Excel)

Confidentiality

Education

ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification

Associates (AA) College Degree

PCA Certification

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Position Information

• Position Type: Instructional Assistant/ Academic and Behavior Manager
• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Date Available: 08/24/2026

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.

Job Details

• FLSA Status: Non-exempt
• Days Based on School Calendar - Student Contact Days - ESY Days Possible
• Pay Based On Contract - $23.06 - $24.84 per hour - DOQ and experience
• Benefit Eligible Position - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, etc.