Student Services Instructional Assistant

Isanti Middle School; Minnesota; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Optical insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Sick days

Vacation days

Holidays

Job summary

Isanti Middle School in the Cambridge-Isanti School District is seeking a Student Services Instructional Assistant to support students with behavioral and emotional needs, implement PBIS, and coordinate with teachers and counselors.

The role requires a high school diploma, background check, and experience with youth programs; you will supervise the Ready to Learn Room, document visits, and help students transition back to class.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Experience with children/adolescents in educational or behavioral support settings preferred.
• Background check required.
• Familiarity with PBIS or restorative practices preferred.
• Experience with student information systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Ready to Learn Room, providing a safe, structured environment for students with behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Implement PBIS, restorative practices, and de-escalation strategies to help students process incidents and transition back to classroom.
• Establish and reinforce clear behavioral expectations and promote accountability.
• Supervise In-School Suspension (ISS) and coordinate with teachers to obtain assignments, monitor progress, and provide academic assistance.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, social workers, administrators, and other support staff to address student needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student visits, incidents, interventions, and follow-up actions using district-approved systems while ensuring confidentiality.
• Provide additional instructional support in general and special education as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship-building

Behavior management

De-escalation techniques

Communication skills

Documentation

Independent and collaborative work

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Skyward

Job description

Student Services Instructional Assistant

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

Job Details

• Job ID: 5976440
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Oct 29, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Dec 21, 2026

Job Description

Qualifications/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Previous experience working with children or adolescents, preferably in an educational, youth program, or behavioral support setting.
• Experience working with students exhibiting behavioral, emotional, or social challenges preferred.
• Familiarity with restorative practices, trauma-informed approaches, and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) preferred.
• Experience with student information systems, such as Skyward or similar school software, preferred.
• A successful background check is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Needed:

• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students of varying academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs.
• Knowledge of behavior management, conflict resolution, positive behavioral interventions, and de‑escalation strategies.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, empathetic, and professional in challenging situations while maintaining clear expectations and appropriate boundaries.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a structured, supportive learning environment, assist students with academic work, and promote positive decision‑making and self‑regulation.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, follow direction, and collaborate effectively with school staff.
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation, utilize student information systems, and protect confidential student information.
• Demonstrates flexibility, dependability, initiative, and a commitment to student success.
• Exemplifies the following Five Character Traits: compassion, respect, responsibility, self‑discipline, and honesty.

Specific Tasks:

• Manage and supervise the Ready to Learn Room, providing a safe, structured, and supportive environment for students experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges.
• Implement positive behavioral interventions, restorative practices, and de‑escalation strategies to help students process incidents, develop coping and problem‑solving skills, and successfully transition back to the classroom.
• Establish and reinforce clear behavioral expectations while promoting accountability and positive decision‑making.
• Supervise students assigned to In‑School Suspension (ISS), maintaining a productive learning environment and coordinating with teachers to obtain assignments, monitor progress, and provide academic assistance.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, social workers, administrators, and other support staff to address student needs and behavioral concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation of student visits, incidents, interventions, and follow‑up actions using district‑approved systems while ensuring confidentiality.
• Provide additional instructional support in general education and special education settings as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned. See the job description for additional information.

Hours Per Day: 7.5 hours/day, approx. 8:00-4:00 (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]