Program Management Support Para - SUN Autism program

Bloomington Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools seeks paraprofessionals for the SUN Autism program at Jefferson High School to provide behavioral and academic support to students. You will be the first point of contact for students during the day, assisting with instruction and daily living activities.

Hours are 6.2 per day, five days a week, 180 days per year, with wages $23.06 to $27.15 per hour. Required: High School Diploma, 60 credits or Para Pro exam, PCA certification or ability to obtain; experience with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 60 credits post-secondary education or Para Pro Exam passing score.
• PCA Certification or ability to obtain.
• Experience with students with special education 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 tasks including instruction and helping students academically.
• Monitor independence and behavior management program implementation.
• Communicate student progress with case managers.

Skills

Special education support

Behavioral support

Academic assistance

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits post-secondary education or Para Pro Exam passing

PCA Certification

Job description

Program Management Support Para - SUN Autism program JobID: 9698

• Date Posted:
  10/14/2026
• 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.

Jefferson High 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