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Bloomington Public Schools

Program Management Support Para - RISE Autism LCR

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $23.60/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Bloomington, MN (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

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Job Description

Program Management Support Para•RISE Autism LCR Bloomington Public Schools•3.9 Bloomington, MN Job Details $23.60 an hour 4 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or

GED Wheelchairs Full Job Description JobID:

9622

Position Type:

Special Education Paraprofessionals/Paraprofessional•

Sp Ed Date Posted:

8/21/2026

Location:

Ridgeview Elementary School Date Available:

ASAP Closing Date:

Until Filled Position Title:

Program Management Support Paraprofessional LCR Paraprofessionals in the RISE Autism 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 RISE Autism Program, which is for students with unique needs.

LINK:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fe3w8-f

WvQ Location:

Ridgeview Elementary School Effective Date:

8/25/26•9/23/26

Salary:

Substitute Paraprofessional Rate Class III, Step 3 $23.60 per hour

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. Applications will be reviewed after five business days