Program Management Support Para - SUN

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

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools invites applications for paraprofessional positions in the SUN Program at Olson Middle School. The role provides behavioral and academic support to students and serves as a primary point of contact during the day.

Hourly wage ranges from $23.06 to $27.15, with wage placement based on experience. Schedule is 6.2 hours per day, 5 days per week, 180 days per year, supporting students with instruction and daily living activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 60 credits post-secondary education or a passing Para Pro exam.
• PCA Certification 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 students' independence and behavior management implementation in the classroom.
• Assist with daily living activities.
• Communicate students' progress with case managers.

Skills

Behavioral support

Student supervision

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits post-secondary education or Para Pro

PCA Certification

Job description

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Program Management Support Para - SUN JobID: 9573

Openings as of 8/28/2026

• Date Posted: 7/31/2026
• Location: Olson Middle School
• Date Available: 08/25/2026

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:

8/25/2026

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 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