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Bloomington Public Schools
Program Management Support Para - SUN
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What they do
A Mental Health Assistant provides basic care and assistance with daily activities to patients with mental illnesses or cognitive disabilities. Helps patients dress and eat, monitors patients' well-being, and restrains patients if they become physically violent. Works in hospitals or mental health care facilities.
$35,327 / year median in Florida
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Openings as of 7/8/2026 force display?
True Openings as of 7/8/2026 Program Management Support Para•
True Openings as of 7/8/2026 Program Management Support Para•
SUN JobID:
9511Position Type:
Special Education Paraprofessionals/ Paraprofessional•Sp Ed Date Posted:
7/7/2026Location:
Jefferson High School Date Available:
08/25/2026Closing Date:
Until Filled 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:
Jefferson High School Effective Date:
8/25/2026Salary:
Class III ranging from $23.06- $27.15 per hour
- Wage placement based on similar experience
Hours:
6.2 hours per day (Approx. 7:55 am- 2:37 pm) 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 kneelRequired 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 managersAPPLICATION DEADLINE
Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed after five business days Submit online application, cover letter, transcripts and resume by clicking on the "Apply" button in the top right Email To A Friend Print Version Postings current as of 7/8/2026 1:32:16 AM CST. Powered by Aspex Solutions- AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions
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