Program Management Support Paraprofessional - Multicategorical/SLD

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Retirement & Pension Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Support (EAP)

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is seeking a Program Management Support Paraprofessional to assist students with academic, behavioral, and daily living skills at Poplar Bridge Elementary School. The role supports licensed staff and uses strategies to help students participate and learn in inclusive classrooms.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, 60 college credits or Para Pro passing score, PCA certification, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; wage range is $23.06–$27.15 per hour for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with staff to assist students with academic and daily living skills.
• Monitor progress and communicate with case managers.
• Assist with implementation of tasks and behavior plans.

Skills

Assist with academic tasks

Behavioral support

Daily living skills support

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits post-secondary education or Para Pro

PCA Certification (or ability to obtain)

Job description

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Openings as of 8/22/2026

Program Management Support Paraprofessional - Multicategorical/SLD JobID: 9615

• Date Posted: 8/17/2026
• Location: Poplar Bridge Elementary School
• Date Available: 08/25/2026

Start Date: 8/25/2026

Salary: Class III ranging from $23.06 - $27.15 per hour. *Wage placement based on similar experience.

Hours: 6.1 hours per day, 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

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.

The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here: https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/human-resources/benefits-and-insurance

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

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