What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Behavior Manager-Extended School Year position at Rum River Special Education Cooperative?
- Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional staff with students in the classroom to meet instructional goals and objectives, and to free certified professional employees from non-professional duties such as proctoring study halls to enable them to make a contribution to other aspects of the educational program, such as curriculum development.
- Assist students with academic or behavioral goals, one-to-one or small group, under the direction of the supervising teacher or licensed staff;
- Support student discipline, including providing positive reinforcement and supporting the character traits established by the program;
- Provides assistance with individualized program materials;
- Assists with group educational activities;
- Confers and plans with teachers related to classroom and IEP objectives and/or modifications, and provides documentation;
- Assists the teacher in observing, recording, and charting behavior;
- Assists the teacher with crisis intervention and behavior management to include physical intervention and restraint;
- Prepares classroom materials including those related to IEPs or accommodations/modifications;
- Prepares the classroom or building environment for learning activities;
- Assists students with physical needs (toileting, eating, dressing);
- Participate in professional activities and meetings;
- Supervises students in the hallway, lunchroom, playground, outdoor activities and field trips;
- Completes data entry and incident reports, including ongoing behavior documentation;
- Assists students with computer or technology-related instructional activities or adaptive equipment;
- Performs various maintenance duties including cleaning of instructional materials or supplies and bodily fluids;
- Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
- Perform any other related duties as assigned.
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
- Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed to assist students.
- Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and verbal communication skills.
- Works in standard office and school building environments.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- ParaPro or ParaEducator Certification (contingent upon completion after hire)
- Or an Associates (AA) College Degree
- PCA Certification
- Prior experience working with special needs children desirable.
JobID: 524
Position Type:
Instructional Assistant/Academic and Behavior Manager
Instructional Assistant/Academic and Behavior Manager
Date Posted:
2/27/2026
2/27/2026
Location:
Rum River East- Cambridge
Rum River East- Cambridge
Date Available:
06/05/2026
06/05/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled
Position Purpose
Additional Duties:
Equipment
Travel Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Equipment
Travel Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.
Qualifications Profile
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Pay Based on Contract - $24.39 - $26.12 per hour - DOQ and experience
Days based on Extended School Year calendar: 4 hours per day/15 days
Salary : $24 - $26