Substitute Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional)

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911; Cambridge (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cambridge-Isanti School District 911 is seeking a Substitute Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional) in Cambridge, Minnesota. The position supports students in the classroom and assists teachers with behavior and academics in both general and special education settings.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED with ParaPro testing (or 60 college credits), and a background check is required. The role is districtwide and hours are per assignment, with an hourly rate of $17.90.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Utilize Red Rover to accept and manage substitute assignments and maintain availability.
• Work with students throughout the day to support behavior and academics.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers and Special Education staff to increase student independence.
• Fill in as needed and support in both general and special education settings.

Skills

Patience

Flexibility

Love for children

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Self-starter

Takes direction easily

Excellent communication skills

Behavior management skills

Assist in the classroom

Special education classroom

Education

High School Diploma/GED

ParaPro/Para Educator testing

60 college credits

Job description

Substitute Instructional Assistant (Paraprofessional)

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

This job is also posted in Cambridge-Isanti Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4790492
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Jul 27, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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:
Utilize Red Rover, the district's substitute placement and absence management system, to accept and manage substitute assignments, maintain availability, and complete substitute-related responsibilities. Work with student 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 classroom teacher and Special Education staff. Work to increase independence in children. Other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher. Fill in as needed. See thejob description for additional information.
Hours Per Day:
As needed per assignment

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $17.90 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Supervisory Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Michelle Sengbusch , Human Resources Generalist
• Education Services Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]