What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Services Instructional Assistant position at Cambridge-Isanti School District 911?
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!