Cortez - ESS Paraprofessional - Kemper Elementary

Teach in Southwest Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Paraprofessional to support teachers and students in various instructional settings. The role involves direct student assistance, clerical support, and coordination with staff to promote inclusive education.

The position requires a High School Diploma, excellent communication, and comfort with handling life skills activities as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with basic office equipment and computers.
• Ability to work with children and adapt to various classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with special education and general education teachers to support paraeducational services.
• Assists with instruction in self-contained, small group, or one-on-one settings.
• Monitors and assists students during bus transfers and in other activities.
• Supervises students in lunchroom, field trips, and playground.
• Provides clerical support and may assist with toileting or life skills as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Office equipment

Word processing

Specialized equipment knowledge

Child development

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.

Position: Exceptional Student Services (ESS) Paraprofessional MCHS - Multiple Positions

Our Vision

The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:

• Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
• Are invested in success for their future.
• Attain high levels of literacy and 21st century skills.
• Are engaged in active citizenship.
• Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.

Position Summary

Responsible for providing support for special education teachers and students in classrooms and other instructional situations. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Typical Responsibilities

• Collaborates and consults with the special education and regular education teachers in providing educational/instructional services to para special education students.
• Assists with instruction and other activities in self-contained classrooms, one on one and small groups.
• Maintains and monitors the daily activities of students, provides a variety of assistance when needed.
• Assists and escorts students in bus transference, and in other situations throughout.
• Supervises special education students in lunchroom, on field trips, and on playground.
• Interacts and corresponds appropriately with parents and other staff regarding staffing and other activities.
• Provides clerical support in a variety of functions.
• May perform toileting duties, life skills instruction, or assistance with motor skills.
• May administer medication in the absence of teacher.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Position Requirements

Education and Certification

• High School Diploma (required)

Experience and Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• General office equipment
• Technical proficiency in word processing and computers
• May require knowledge of specialized equipment and physical therapy technique, depending on assignment
• Some knowledge of child development

Culture and Fit

• Commitment to the mission and values of Montezuma Cortez Re-1
• Desire to work as a member of a dynamic team
• Openness to feedback and willingness to share ideas
• Maintains and models high standards of personal and professional integrity and confidentiality

Licenses or Certifications

None required.

Supervisory Duties

None

Reports to

Principal

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical demands, work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Activities

• Stand
• Walk
• Sit
• Reach with hands and arms
• Climb or balance
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Talk
• Listen

Mental Functions

• Compare
• Analyze
• Communicate
• Copy
• Coordinate
• Instruct
• Compute
• Synthesize
• Evaluate
• Interpersonal Skills
• Compile
• Negotiate

Vision Demands

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
• Work near moving mechanical parts
• Work in high, precarious places
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Extreme Cold (non-weather)
• Extreme Heat (non-weather)
• Risk of electrical shock
• Work with explosives
• Risk of radiation
• Vibration

Weight and Force Demands

• Up to 10 pounds
• Up to 25 pounds
• Up to 50 pounds
• Up to 100 pounds
• More than 100 pounds

Noise Level

• Very quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate
• Loud
• Very Loud

The signatures below indicate that this job description has been reviewed by the employee with the supervisor.

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Employee Name (Print) Employee Signature Date

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Supervisor Name (Print) Supervisor Signature Date

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. This job description is not intended to create any express or implied contract of employment or expectancy of continued employment for any definite term.

NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 does not discriminate against any protected classes as identified by the State of Colorado. A lack of English speaking skills will not be a barrier to participation or admission. The following staff have been designated to handle inquiries regarding our nondiscrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator and Compliance Officer

Justin Schmitt, Executive Director of Human Resources

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1135

[e-mail]

504 Compliance Officer

Lisa Megel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services

400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118

[e-mail]

M-CSD RE-1 School Governance Policies can be found on our website at: www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies

CLÁUSULA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar Montezuma-Cortez RE-1 no discrimina contra ninguna clase protegida identificada por el Estado de Colorado. La falta de habilidades para hablar inglés no será una barrera para la participación o la admisión. El siguiente personal ha sido designado para atender consultas sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación:

Coordinador del Título IX Oficial de Cumplimiento

Justin Schmitt, Directora Ejecutiva de Recursos Humanos

400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1135

[e-mail]

504 Oficial de Cumplimiento

Lisa Megel, Director Ejecutivo de Servicios para Estudiantes Excepcionales

400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1118

[e-mail]

Las políticas de gobierno escolar de M-CSD RE-1 se pueden encontrar en nuestro sitio web en: www.cortez.k12.co.us/our-district/board-of-education/policies

Referenced Policies: AC, AC-E-1, AC-R (Option 1), AC-R-2*, JB, JBA, JBA-E, JBB*, JII-R

NOTE: Federal law requires districts to provide continuing notification of non-discrimination statements and the Title IX coordinator’s contact information. This information must be published in student, parent, and employee handbooks, course catalogs, program/employee application forms, and recruitment materials. 34 C.F.R. § 106.8.