Position Type: Special Education Paraprofessionals/ Paraprofessional - Sp Ed

Date Posted: 10/14/2026

Location: Jefferson High School

Date Available: ASAP

Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Title: Program Management Support Paraprofessional

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. This video will show what a day looks like in the SUN Program, which is for students with unique needs. LINK

Location: 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 Submit online application, cover letter, transcripts and resume by clicking on the "Apply" button in the top right.