Special Education Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Retirement plan

Sick days

Vacation days

Holidays

Job summary

Cambridge Intermediate School in Cambridge, Minnesota is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with behavior and academics. The role is full-time, 6.5 hours per day, at $18.39 per hour, with health and retirement benefits. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and pass ParaPro testing, and a background check is required.

Experience with children is preferred. You will collaborate closely with the classroom teacher and Special Education staff to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and passed ParaPro/Para Educator testing (or 60 college credits) required.
• A successful background check is required.
• Prefer experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Work with students throughout the day assisting with behavior and academics.
• Refocus the student in the classroom, de-escalate negative behavior, recognize and acknowledge positive behavior.
• Work cooperatively with the classroom teacher and Special Education staff.
• Work to increase independence in children.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Communication

Teamwork

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ParaPro testing / 60 college credits

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5878668

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

Qualifications/Experience: High School Diploma/GED and passed ParaPro/Para Educator testing(or 60 college credits) required. A successful background check is required.

Prefer experience working with children.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed: Patience, flexibility, love for children, confidentiality, teamwork, self-starter, takes direction easily, excellent communication skills, behavior management skills, assist in the classroom and in special education classroom.

Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self-discipline, and honesty.

Specific Tasks: Work with students throughout the day assisting with behavior and academics. Refocus the student in the classroom, de-escalate negative behavior, recognize and acknowledge positive behavior, and work cooperatively with the classroom teacher and Special Education staff. Work to increase independence in children. Other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher. See thejob description for additional information.

Hours Per Day: 6.5 hours/day
As percontract

• 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

• Laura Yehlik , Principal
• Cambridge Intermediate School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]