Program Management Support Para - SAILS

Bloomington Public Schools; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full 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 in Olson Middle School is seeking a paraprofessional for the SAILS program to provide behavioral and academic support to students with unique needs. The role involves assisting licensed staff, helping with instructional tasks, and supporting daily living activities in a 6.2-hour day, five days a week, 180 days per year.

The position requires a High School Diploma, 60 credits post-secondary or Para Pro Exam, and PCA certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 60 credits post-secondary education or passing Para Pro Exam.
• PCA Certification or ability to obtain is required.
• Experience working with special education students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with licensed staff to assist students with academic, behavioral and daily living skills.
• Assist in implementation of assigned tasks including instruction and supporting students academically.
• Monitor students' independence and adherence to classroom behavior plans.
• Assist with daily living activities and communicate progress with case managers.

Skills

Behavioral support

Academic support

Student assistance

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits post-secondary or Para Pro Exam

PCA Certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bloomington Public Schools

• Date Posted:
  8/25/2026
• Location:
  Olson Middle School
• Date Available:
  ASAP

Paraprofessionals in the SAILS 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 SAILS Program, which is for students with unique needs. LINK: https://youtu.be/7eB3mCjnENs

Location: Olson Middle School
Effective Date:
ASAP
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 to 2:37 pm)
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

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