In-School Suspension (ISS) Instructional Assistant

Isanti Middle School; Minnesota; On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Isanti Middle School in Minnesota seeks a Student Services Instructional Assistant to support students in the Ready to Learn Room and In-School Suspension, helping regulate emotions and return to class. You will coordinate with teachers to provide academic support and monitor behavior, collaborating with counselors and admins to track progress.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, experience with students, and familiarity with SIS systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience working with children or adolescents in educational or youth settings.
• Experience or comfort using SIS to log referrals, attendance and notes.
• Successful background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and behavioral support in Ready to Learn Room and ISS.
• Facilitate restorative conversations and reinforce positive behavior.
• Coordinate with teachers to obtain assignments and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with counselors, social workers and admins to track student progress.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Initiative

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Behavior management

De-escalation

PBIS familiarity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PowerSchool

Infinite Campus

Skyward

Job description

Student Services Instructional Assistant

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911 Isanti Middle School - Isanti, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Cambridge-Isanti Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5951020

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 21, 2026

Job Description

Qualifications/Experience: High School Diploma/GED required.

Proven experience working with children or adolescents, preferably in an educational, youth program, or behavioral health setting. Experience or comfort using Student Information Systems (SIS) such as PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Skyward, or similar school software for logging referrals, attendance, and student notes.

A successful background check is required. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed: Patience, flexibility, initiative, and a genuine commitment to supporting students. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with diverse student populations while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and professional boundaries. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, follow direction, and independently respond to student needs. Strong behavior management, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills, with the ability to remain calm, consistent, and supportive in challenging situations. Familiarity with Restorative Justice practices, Trauma-Informed Care, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) preferred. Ability to provide effective academic and behavioral support in both general and special education settings. Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, and honesty. Specific Tasks:

Provide structured supervision and behavioral support for students in the Ready to Learn Room and In-School Suspension (ISS), helping students regulate emotions, de-escalate, reflect on behavioral incidents, and prepare to successfully return to the classroom. Facilitate restorative conversations, reinforce positive behavior strategies and clear expectations, and maintain a safe, calm, and accountable environment. Coordinate with teachers to obtain assignments, support students in completing academic work, and help them remain engaged in learning. Collaborate with teachers, counselors, social workers, administrators, and other support staff to monitor student progress, identify behavior patterns, document student visits and interventions, and communicate relevant information clearly and objectively. See job description for additional information.

Hours Per Day: 7.5 hours/day, approx. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 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: $18.39 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Hannah Pagel , Assistant Principal
• Isanti Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]