Instructional Assistant Paraprofessional

Applitrack; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

Pension Savings/Retirement match

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is hiring an Instructional Paraprofessional for Valley View Elementary. The role supports instructional activities and supervision during lunch and recess, under the direction of the principal.

It requires a high school diploma and at least 60 college credits or a ParaPro passing score, with 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 180 days per year. Salary ranges from $23.06 to $27.15 per hour based on wage placement and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an elementary school setting.
• High School Diploma and 60 credits or passing ParaPro exam required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with instruction and classroom activities, lunch and recess supervision, and other duties as assigned by the principal.

Skills

Elementary school experience

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits post-secondary or ParaPro

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bloomington Public Schools

Instructional Assistant Paraprofessional JobID: 9682

• Date Posted:
  10/1/2026
• Location:
  Valley View Elementary School
  (High-Needs School)
• Date Available:
  10/19/2026

Position:
Instructional Paraprofessional

Location:
Valley View Elementary

Effective Date:
October 19, 2026

Hours:
6.5 hours per day
5 days per week
180 days per year

Salary:
Class III ranging from $23.06-$27.15
*Wage placement based on similar experience

Required Education:

• High School Diploma
• 60 credits of post-secondary education or a passing score on the ParaPro Exam

Required Experience:

• Experience working in an elementary school setting

Responsibilities:

• Assist with instruction and classroom activities, lunch and recess supervision and other duties as assigned by the principal

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.

The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here : https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/human-resources/benefits-and-insurance

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