Program Management Support Para - RISE Autism
Listed on 2026-08-05
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School
Program Management Support Para – RISE Autism
Date posted: 6/29/2026
Location:
Olson Elementary School
Date available:
08/25/2026
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.
Job DetailsLocation:
Olson Elementary School
Effective Date: 8/25/2026
Salary:
Class III ranging from $23.06 - $27.15 per hour. Wage placement based on similar experience.
Hours:
6.1 hours per day, 5 days per week, 180 days per year.
- High School Diploma
- 60 credits post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para Pro Exam
- PCA Certification (or the ability to obtain)
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to push/pull equipment including standers, wheelchairs, etc.
- Must be able to repeatedly reach overhead
- Must be able to transfer to/from floor
- Must be able to kneel
Successful experiences working with special education students in an educational setting preferred.
ResponsibilitiesWork 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 individual behavior management programs
- Assist with daily living activities
- Communicate student's progress with case managers
- Health & Dental Insurance: employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families.
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance: free life insurance is provided; spouse and dependent children up to age 26 covered.
- Retirement & Pension Savings: district contributes to retirement plan with match and through state retirement plan contributions.
- Paid Time Off: accrued for earned personal leave or sick days.
- Employee Support: free Employee Assistance Program covering mental health, financial health, and resources for life events.
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