Program Management Support Paraprofessional - STRIVE (DCD Severe-Profound) - Long-Call Reserve (LCR)

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

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is seeking a Program Management Support Paraprofessional for the STRIVE DCD program at Jefferson High School. The role provides behavioral and academic support to students in a DCD setting, and serves as a primary daily contact for students during the day. Start ASAP with an end date of Oct.

23, 2027 (may extend). Position is 6.2 hours per day, 5 days a week, 180 days per year, at Class III pay ($23.06–$27.15/hour).

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 60 credits post-secondary education or Para Pro Exam passing score.
• 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 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

Education

High School Diploma

60 credits post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para Pro Exam

PCA Certification

Job description

Program Management Support Paraprofessional - STRIVE (DCD Severe-Profound) - Long-Call Reserve (LCR) JobID: 9654

• Date Posted: 9/14/2026
• Location: Jefferson High School
• Date Available: ASAP

Position Title:

Program Management Support Paraprofessional - Long-Call Reserve (LCR)

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:

Jefferson High School

Start Date:

ASAP

End Date:

Oct. 23, 2027 (may extend longer)

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.

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 12:21:37 AM CST.

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