Position Type:
Special Education Paraprofessionals/Paraprofessional - Sp Ed
Date Posted:
6/29/2026
Location:
Olson Middle School
Date Available:
08/25/2026
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:
8/25/2026
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
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60 credits post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para Pro Exam
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PCA Certification (or the ability to obtain)
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to pass a pre-work physical exam including the following requirements:
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Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds
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Must have ability to push/pull equipment including standers, wheelchairs, etc
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Must have ability to repetitively reach overhead
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Must have ability to transfer to/from floor
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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.
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Assist in implementation of assigned tasks including instruction and assisting students academically
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Monitor student's skills of independence and implementation of classroom of individual behavior management programs
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Assist with daily living activities
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Communicate student's progress with case managers
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed after five business days
