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Isanti Middle School

Special Education Instructional Assistant

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $18.39/hr

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: Isanti, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 5 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$38,440 / year median in Minnesota

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Special Education Instructional Assistant Cambridge-Isanti School District 911 Isanti Middle School - Isanti, Minnesota This job is also posted in Cambridge-Isanti Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5866253

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Aug 03, 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 the job description for additional information.

Hours Per Day:

7 hours/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