Lifeskills Paraprofessional: Empower Student Growth

Teach in Southwest Colorado; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 in Cortez, CO is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Lifeskills Paraprofessional at Mesa Elementary to support teachers and students in classrooms and instructional settings.

The role involves one-on-one and small group instruction, supervision in lunchroom, field trips, and bus transference, plus clerical tasks and potential life skills support.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• General office equipment proficiency.
• Knowledge of child development recommended.
• Experience with specialized equipment and physical therapy techniques may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with special education and regular education teachers to provide instructional services.
• Assists with instruction in self-contained classrooms, one-on-one and small groups.
• Maintains and monitors daily activities of students; provides assistance as needed.
• Assists and escorts students in bus transference and in other situations.
• Supervises students in lunchroom, on field trips, and on playground.
• Interacts with parents and staff regarding staffing and activities.
• Provides clerical support in various functions.
• May perform toileting duties, life skills instruction, or motor skill assistance.
• May administer medication in the absence of the teacher.

Skills

Excellent communication

Office equipment

Word processing

Computers

Child development knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1 in Cortez, CO is seeking an Exceptional Student Services Lifeskills Paraprofessional at Mesa Elementary to support teachers and students in classrooms and instructional settings.

The role involves one-on-one and small group instruction, supervision in lunchroom, field trips, and bus transference, plus clerical tasks and potential life skills support.