Instructional Assistant Paraprofessional

Position: Instructional Paraprofessional Location: Valley View Elementary Effective Date: October 19, 2026 Hours: 6.5 hours per day 5 days per week 180 days per year Salary: Class III ranging from $23.06-$27.15 *Wage placement based on similar experience Required Education: High School Diploma 60 credits of post-secondary education or a passing score on the Para.

Pro Exam Required Experience: Experience working in an elementary school setting Responsibilities: Assist with instruction and classroom activities, lunch and recess supervision and other duties as assigned by the principal 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 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled Submit online application, cover letter, transcripts and resume by clicking on the "Apply" button in the top right