Program Management Support Para - SUN 1:1

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

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is seeking a Paraprofessional for the SUN Program at Jefferson High School in Bloomington, MN. The role focuses on providing behavioral and academic support to students, serving as a first point of contact during the day.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 60 college credits or Para Pro exam, and PCA certification (or ability to obtain). The position runs 6.2 hours per day, five days a week, 180 days annually, with wages between $23.06 and $27.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
• 60 post-secondary credits or passing Para Pro exam.
• PCA certification or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in instruction and academically support students.
• Monitor progress and reinforce classroom behavior plans.
• Assist with daily living activities as needed.
• Communicate student progress with case managers.

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits post-secondary education

Para Pro Exam

PCA Certification

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bloomington Public Schools

Program Management Support Para - SUN 1:1 JobID: 9712

• Date Posted:
  11/2/2026
• Location:
  Jefferson High 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.

Location:Jefferson HighSchool
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. 7:50 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 speical 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