Position Type:
Special Education Paraprofessionals/Paraprofessional - Sp Ed
Date Posted:
7/3/2024
Location:
Kennedy High School
Date Available:
8/27/24
Closing Date:
7/30/24
Position Title:
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.
LINK: https://youtu.be/ENNV5zwoxBsThis video will show you what a day looks like in the THRIVE Program. THRIVE stands for Thoughtful and Responsive Instruction Through Varied Education.
Location:
Kennedy High School
Effective Date:
8/27/24
Salary:
Class III starting at $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 and two years post secondary education
- Passing score on the ParaPro Test is equivalent
Required Experience:
Experience working with special education children in an educational setting preferred
Responsibilities:
- 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
Physical Requirements:
Must have the ability to pass a pre-work physical exam including the following requirements
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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 repetitively transfer to/from the floor
- Must have ability to kneel
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Target Date: 7/6/24
Applications will be reviewed after 5 business days and interviews may commence until position is filled/removed from website.