EL Paraprofessional

Instructional Paraprofessional- EL

Position:
Instructional Paraprofessional- EL Effective Date: ASAP

Hours:

6.5 hours per day 5 days per week 180 days per year Salary:
Class III ranging from $23.06 - $27.15 per hour Wage placement based on similar experience Required

Education:

High School Diploma and two years post-secondary education A passing score on the Para Pro Test will be equivalent to the post-secondary education requirement

Required Experience:

Experience with children Spanish speaking preferred Responsibilities:
Provide academic support to the EL programs, teachers and students.

Benefits:
Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:
Health & Dental Insurance:
Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses. Life Insurance and Disability Insurance:
Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time. Retirement & Pension Savings:
Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan. Paid Time Off:
Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days. Employee Support:
There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources.