What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Management Support Para - STRIVE Program position at Bloomington Public Schools?

Position Type :

Special Education Paraprofessionals / Paraprofessional - Sp Ed

Date Posted : 1 / 29 / 2025

Location :

Normandale Hills Elementary Position Title :

Program Management Support Para

Paraprofessionals in the STRIVE 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 you what a day looks like in the STRIVE Program. STRIVE stands for Success Through Respect for Individually Valued Education.

LINK : Location :

Normandale Elementary School

Effective Date : 1 / 29 / 25

Salary :

Class III ranging from $22.86-$25.95 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 inlcuding 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

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 :

APPLICATION DEADLINE : Until Filled, Applications will be reviewed after 5 business days and interviews may commence until position is filled / removed from website.

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

Salary : $23 - $26

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