Instructional Assistant 3 Hours per day at Rogers Elementary STEM Magnet

Elk River Independent School District 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk River Independent School District 728 seeks an Instructional Assistant for Rogers Elementary STEM Magnet. The role supports teachers with tutoring, data collection, and materials preparation, ensuring smooth classroom operations and effective management.

Responsibilities include creating instructional materials, supervising students in various areas, and maintaining confidentiality. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and flexibility for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, students, and staff.
• Experience with classroom technology is desirable.
• Willingness to accept and follow direction.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• General office skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in tutoring students and collecting data to support classroom management.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and shopping for supplies as needed.
• Set up, organize, and replace consumable materials for class use.
• Utilize positive behavior management techniques as directed.
• Maintain confidentiality of family and program information.
• Work as a team with staff to promote a positive educational environment.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom, classroom, playground, or other areas; wipe lunch tables as needed.
• May perform general duties such as filing, data entry, copying, and answering phones.
• Assist with selling, taking and tallying tickets for school events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Parent/staff collaboration

Independent work

General office skills

Confidentiality

Classroom technology

Direction following

Overtime availability

Education

High school degree / GED / equivalent

Job description

Instructional Assistant 3 Hours per day at Rogers Elementary STEM Magnet JobID: 19297

• Position Type: Support Staff (Assistant)/ Instructional Assistant
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: Rogers Elementary School
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 09/14/2026

Description

The Instructional Assistant assists by supervising students in the classroom, on the playground, and in the lunchroom, and by preparing materials for use in the classroom. Classroom set-up and clean-up are also a part of this job.

Starting pay is $21.18 per hour. For additional details, please see the attached master agreement.

Job Summary

• Assist the teacher in the classroom with tutoring students, collecting student data, and other student activities to ensure effective classroom management.
• Assist teachers in collecting and preparing instructional materials, which may include shopping for supplies; such as, media center materials, reading and math worksheets and tests, project materials, general supplies, and straightening rooms so that instructional materials are available when needed to support classroom activities. Set-up, organize, and replace consumable materials used in the classroom to ensure materials are available for students and ensure effective classroom management.
• Utilize positive behavior management techniques at the direction of the teacher to ensure effective classroom management.
• Assist the teacher in the production of materials to be used during class time to ensure effective classroom management.
• Maintain confidentiality of family and program information.
• Work as a team member with other staff to promote positive educational environment.
• Supervise students in the lunchroom, classroom, playground, or other assigned areas and may also wipe lunch tables so that students act in a safe manner appropriate to the school environment.
• May perform general duties; such as, filing, copying, data entry, and answering phones so that the needs of building teachers are met.
• May sell, take and/or tally tickets for various school events.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work effectively with parents, students, and other staff.
• Ability and experience working with classroom technology is desirable.
• Willingness to accept and follow direction.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• General office skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work overtime including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.