Hybrid Program Management Support Paraprofessional - SUN na Bloomington Public Schools

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

• 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