Program Management Support Para - SUN

Bloomington Public Schools; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools seeks a paraprofessional for the SUN program at Olson Middle School, supporting behavioral and academic needs of students.

Job includes 6.2 hours/day (approx. 7:55 am - 2:37 pm), 5 days/week, 180 days/year. Requires High School Diploma, 60 credits or Para Pro, and PCA certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 60 credits post-secondary or passing Para Pro exam.
• PCA certification preferred or ability to obtain.

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 independence and behavior management programs.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Communicate student's progress with case managers.

Skills

Behavioral support

Student support

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits or Para Pro

PCA Certification

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bloomington Public Schools

• Date Posted: 10/12/2026
• Location: Olson Middle School
• Date Available: ASAP

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.

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 am - 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

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

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 12:28:53 PM CST.

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