Instructional Assistant Paraprofessional

Position Title:
Instructional Assistant Paraprofessional

Effective Date:
December 12, 2025

Hours:
6.0 hours per day (Approx. 8:45 am - 3:15 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

Preferred Experience:
Successful experiences working with elementary age students, in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with licensed and other staff, including principal, to assist students with academic, behavioral, and social/emotional supports.

• Assist in implementation of assigned tasks including instruction and assisting students academically
• Monitor student’s skills of independence and implementation of classroom or individual behavior expectations
• Assist with transitions in/out of the building and recess coverage

Benefits:
Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:

• Health & Dental Insurance: Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance: Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.
• Retirement & Pension Savings: Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.
• Employee Support: There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources.

The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here : https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/human-resources/benefits-and-insurance
To apply click "Apply Now". Applications will be reviewed after five business days.