Bilingual Elementary Paraprofessional: Student Support

Teach in Southwest Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is seeking a Paraprofessional for Lewis-Arriola Elementary with a preference for Spanish-speaking candidates. The role supports teachers, assists with classroom activities, and helps maintain records and materials.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, child development awareness, and adherence to district procedures. A High School Diploma is required, and some continuing education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• General office equipment proficiency.
• Word processing and computer skills.
• Knowledge of classroom management.
• Knowledge of child development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with teachers to provide instructional and enrichment assistance to individual students and groups.
• Designs materials for classroom use, bulletin boards and displays.
• supervises students in classrooms, lunchroom, playground, field trips and other settings.
• Provides clerical support including grading, student folders, typing and filing.
• Maintains student records such as grades and test scores.
• Assists students in non-instructional situations.
• May administer minor first aid in the absence of other personnel.
• Attends building training meetings and school functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

General office equipment

Word processing

Classroom management

Child development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Continuing education

Tools

Job description

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is seeking a Paraprofessional for Lewis-Arriola Elementary with a preference for Spanish-speaking candidates. The role supports teachers, assists with classroom activities, and helps maintain records and materials.

The position emphasizes collaboration with staff, child development awareness, and adherence to district procedures. A High School Diploma is required, and some continuing education is preferred.