Program Management Support Paraprofessional - STRIVE (DCD Severe-Profound)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is seeking a Program Management Support Paraprofessional for the STRIVE program serving students with DCD needs at Oak Grove Middle School in Bloomington, MN. This role supports students both academically and behaviorally under supervision.

The position begins 8/25/2026 with a 6.2-hour day, 180 days/year. Eligibility includes a High School Diploma, 60 college credits or Para Pro, and PCA certification or ability to obtain. Benefits are offered by the district.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 60 credits post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para Pro Exam
• PCA Certification (or the ability to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Assist students with academic and behavioral goals.
• Support daily living and instructional activities.
• Collaborate with licensed staff and case managers.
• Document student progress and communicate updates.

Job description

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Openings as of 8/22/2026

Program Management Support Paraprofessional - STRIVE (DCD Severe-Profound) JobID: 9606

• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: Oak Grove Middle School
• Date Available: 08/25/2026

Position Title:
Program Management Support Paraprofessional
STRIVE Program - serving students with DCD needs

Paraprofessionals in the DCD ProgramParas 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.This video will show you what a day in the Developmental Cognitive Disabilities (DCD) program might look like. DCD settings include the STRIVE program for grades K-12 and the THRIVE program for grades 3-12.

Location:
Oak Grove Middle School

Start 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
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.