ESS Paraprofessional: Supportive Classrooms & Student Growth

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 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.