Program Management Support Para - SUN

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• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location:
  
  Olson Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP

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.

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

Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed after five business days

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 12:28:53 PM CST.

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