Academic Behavior Manager

Academic Behavior Manager

JobID: 544

• • Position Type:
    Instructional Assistant/Academic and Behavior Manager

  • Date Posted:
    9/18/2026

  • Location:
    Rum River South- Cambridge

  • Date Available:
    10/05/2026

  • Closing Date:

    Open Until Filled

  Position Purpose

  • 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.Essential Job Functions

  • 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;

  Additional Duties:

  • Assist guidance, pupil services staff or building administration, as needed.
  • Perform any other related duties as assigned.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

  Equipment

  • Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
    Travel Requirements

  • Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, may be required for certain positions.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • 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.

  Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

  • Works in standard office and school building environments.
  • Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.
    Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

  Qualifications Profile

  • 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.
    FLSA Status: Non-exempt

  Pay Based on Contract - $23.06 - $24.84 per hour - DOQ and experience
  Days based on School Calendar - Student Contact Days (172) ESY Days available
  Benefit Eligible Position: Medical, Dental, Life, Supplemental, 403(b), and more!