Program Management Support Para - RISE Autism 1:1

Bloomington Public Schools; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 3,182,000 - 3,740,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Retirement & Pension Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Support

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is seeking a Program Management Support Paraprofessional, 1:1 with a student in the RISE Autism program at Ridgeview Elementary School. This role involves providing behavioral and academic support under licensed staff supervision, for 3.5 hours per day, five days per week, 180 days per year.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 60 credits post-secondary education or passing Para Pro exam, and PCA certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• Experience working with students in special education settings.
• Requires High School Diploma; 60 college credits or ParaPro exam.
• PCA certification or ability to obtain is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students academically under licensed staff supervision.
• Support daily living and behavioral/emotional goals in class.
• Monitor student progress and communicate with case managers.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff on tasks.

Skills

Experience with special education

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits post-secondary education or Para Pro

PCA Certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

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Openings as of 8/28/2026

Program Management Support Para - RISE Autism 1:1 JobID: 9594

• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location: Ridgeview Elementary School (High-Needs School)
• Date Available: 08/25/2026

Position Title: Program Management Support Paraprofessional, 1:1 with student in the RISE (ASD) program

Paraprofessionals in the RISE Autism 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.

Location: Ridgeview Elementary School

Effective Date: 8/25/26

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

Hours: 3.5 hours per day, 8:50am to 12:20pm 5 days per week 180 days per year

Required Education:

• High School Diploma
• 60 credits post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para Pro Exam
• PCA Certification (or the ability to obtain)

Physical Requirements: Must have the ability to pass a pre-work physical exam including the following requirements:

• Must have ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have ability to push/pull equipment including standers, wheelchairs, etc
• Must have ability to repetitively reach overhead
• Must have ability to transfer to/from floor
• 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.

• Assist in implementation of assigned tasks including instruction and assisting students academically
• Monitor student's skills of independence and implementation of classroom of individual behavior management programs
• Assist with daily living activities
• Communicate student's progress with case managers

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.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed after five business days