Special Education Instructional Assistant

Cambridge Middle School; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and optical insurance

Retirement plan

Sick days, vacation days, holidays

Job summary

Cambridge Middle School in Cambridge, Minnesota is seeking a Special Education Instructional Assistant to support students with and without disabilities across daily activities. The role focuses on behavior management, academic assistance, and promoting independence under the supervision of the classroom teacher and Special Education staff.

Starting immediately, the position is full-time with a wage of $18.39 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required; ParaPro testing or 60 college credits may fulfill qualification.
• Successful background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with students throughout the day assisting with behavior and academics.
• Refocus students, de-escalate negative behavior, acknowledge positive behavior.
• Increase independence in children; collaborate with supervising teacher and Special Education staff.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Love for children

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Self-starter

Takes direction easily

Communication skills

Behavior management

Assist in classroom

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ParaPro testing or 60 college credits

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5949900

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

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 the job description for additional information.

Hours Per Day:

7hours/day

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

• Travis Fuhol , Assistant Principal
• Cambridge Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]