Program Management Support Para - SUN

Program Management Support Para - SUN

JobID: 9695

• • Position Type:
    Special Education Paraprofessionals/Paraprofessional - Sp Ed

  • Date Posted:
    10/12/2026

  • Location:
    Olson Middle School

  • Date Available:
    ASAP

  • Closing Date:

    Until Filled

  Position Title:
  Program Management Support Paraprofessional

  Paraprofessionals in the SUN Program

  Thank you for your interest in becoming a paraprofessional at Bloomington Public Schools. Paras play an important role in providing behavioral and academic support to students and are often the first go-to person for students during the day.

  This video will show what a day looks like in the SUN Program, which is for students with unique needs. LINK: https://youtu.be/7eB3mCjnENs

  Location:

  Olson Middle School

  Effective Date:
  ASAP

  Salary:
  Class III ranging from $23.06 - $27.15 per hour

  • Wage placement based on similar experience
    Hours:
    6.2 hours per day (Approx. 7:55 am - 2:37 pm)
    5 days per week
    180 days per year

  Required Education:

  • High School Diploma
  • 60 credits post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para Pro Exam
  • PCA Certification (or the ability to obtain)

  Physical Requirements:
  Must have the ability to pass a pre-work physical exam including the following requirements:

  • Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must have ability to push/pull equipment including standers, wheelchairs, etc
  • Must have ability to repetitively reach overhead
  • Must have ability to transfer to/from floor
  • Must have ability to kneel

  Required Experience:
  Successful experiences working with special education students in an educational setting preferred.

  Responsibilities:
  Work collaboratively with licensed and other staff to assist students with academic, behavioral/social/emotional, instruction, and daily living skills.

  • Assist in implementation of assigned tasks including instruction and assisting students academically
  • Monitor student's skills of independence and implementation of classroom of individual behavior management programs
  • Assist with daily living activities
  • Communicate student's progress with case managers

  APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed after five business days