Special Education Instructional Assistant - Long Term Substitute

Isanti Intermediate School & C-I STEAM School; Minnesota; On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

Supplemental insurance

Retirement plan

Sick days

Vacation days

Holidays

Job summary

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911 Isanti Intermediate School & C-I STEAM School in Isanti, Minnesota, seeks a Special Education Instructional Assistant for a long-term substitute role. The position is full-time, 6.5 hours per day, with health, dental and retirement benefits.

Starting date is approximately 10/22/2026. Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED with ParaPro testing (or 60 college credits) and a successful background check.

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, 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.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Love for children

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Self-starter

Take direction easily

Communication skills

Behavior management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ParaPro/Para Educator testing

60 college credits

Job description

Special Education Instructional Assistant - Long Term Substitute

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911 Isanti Intermediate School & C-I STEAM School - Isanti, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5922002
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Oct 22, 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 the job description for additional information.

Hours Per Day: 6.5 hours/day
Long-term substitute assignment from approx.10/22/2026 to approx. 1/29/2027
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

• Tanya Siedlecki , Assistant Principal
• Isanti Intermediate School & C-I STEAM School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]