Bilingual Paraprofessional - Mesa Elementary

Montezuma-Cortez SD RE-1 - Mesa Elementary; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Elementary in Cortez, Colorado seeks a Paraprofessional to support teachers, assist with clerical tasks, and promote a positive classroom environment.

Spanish speaking preferred; the role involves supervising students, designing simple instructional materials, maintaining records, and helping with daily activities within a collaborative district culture.

Starting date is immediate with ongoing training to align with Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 policies and school goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Continuing education is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• General office equipment knowledge.
• Technical proficiency in word processing and computers.
• Some knowledge of classroom management.
• Some knowledge of child development.
• May require First Aid and CPR certifications.

Responsibilities

• Aiding teachers in working with students, clerical tasks, and other functions.
• Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.
• Collaborates with teachers to provide instructional and enrichment assistance to students.
• Designs suitable materials for classroom use, bulletin boards and educational displays.
• Supervises students in classrooms, lunchroom, playground, field trips, and related settings.
• Provides clerical support including grading, filing, typing and record maintenance.
• Assists in maintaining students’ records and reports.
• Provides general assistance to students in non-instructional situations.
• Attends training meetings and school functions; performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Classroom management

Child development knowledge

Word processing

Computers

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Continuing education (preferred)

Tools

General office equipment

Job description

Mesa Elementary in Cortez, Colorado seeks a Paraprofessional to support teachers, assist with clerical tasks, and promote a positive classroom environment.

Spanish speaking preferred; the role involves supervising students, designing simple instructional materials, maintaining records, and helping with daily activities within a collaborative district culture.

Starting date is immediate with ongoing training to align with Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 policies and school goals.