Olson Middle School

Special Education Paraprofessional SUN


PayCompetitive
LocationBloomington/Minnesota
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 8493
    • Position Type:
      Special Education Paraprofessionals/ Paraprofessional - Sp Ed

    • Date Posted:
      7/24/2024

    • Location:
      Indian Mounds Elementary School

    • Date Available:
      8/27/24

    • '); ' Closing Date:
      8/24/24

    • High School Diploma
    • 60 credits post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para Pro Exam
    • PCA Certification (or the ability to obtain)
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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: https://youtu.be/7eB3mCjnENs


      Location:
      Indian Mounds Elementary School

      Effective Date:
      8/27/24


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



  • About the company

      Welcome to Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington, Minnesota.

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