Bloomington Public Schools
Program Management Support Para - THRIVE Program 1:1
Bloomington Public Schools, Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
Position Type:
Special Education Paraprofessionals/Paraprofessional - Sp Ed
Date Posted: 7/16/2025
Location: Kennedy High School
Position Title: Program Management Support Para 1:1 Paraprofessionals in the THRIVE 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 THRIVE Program. THRIVE stands for Thoughtful and Responsive Instruction Through Varied Education. LINK: https://youtu.be/ENNV5zwoxBs Location: Kennedy High School
Effective Date: 8/25/25
Salary: Class III ranging from $22.86-$25.95 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 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
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
Date Posted: 7/16/2025
Location: Kennedy High School
Position Title: Program Management Support Para 1:1 Paraprofessionals in the THRIVE 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 THRIVE Program. THRIVE stands for Thoughtful and Responsive Instruction Through Varied Education. LINK: https://youtu.be/ENNV5zwoxBs Location: Kennedy High School
Effective Date: 8/25/25
Salary: Class III ranging from $22.86-$25.95 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 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
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