Instructional Assistant Paraprofessional

Applitrack; California (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pension Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools seeks an Instructional Paraprofessional for Valley View Elementary School to support instruction and classroom activities while supervising lunch and recess. The role requires 6.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, for 180 days per year, with duties assigned by the principal.

Salary ranges from $23.06 to $27.15 per hour, with wage placement based on experience. Effective date is October 19, 2026, with date available on 10/19/2026 at a high-needs campus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 60 credits of post-secondary education or a passing score on the ParaPro Exam.
• Experience working in an elementary school setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supporting instruction

Student supervision

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits post-secondary education or ParaPro

Job description

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

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled