Cortez - Paraprofessional - Beech Street Preschool

Cortez - Paraprofessional - Beech Street Preschool

Teach in Southwest Colorado Montezuma-Cortez SD RE-1 - Beech Street Preschool - Cortez, Colorado

Job : 5566436

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 03, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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

Position: Pre-School Paraprofessional

Our Vision

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

Position Summary: Responsible for aiding teachers in working with students, clerical tasks, and other functions. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community and school clientele.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with teachers to provide instructional and enrichment assistance to individual students, and large and small groups.
• Designs suitable materials for classroom use, bulletin boards and educational displays.
• Supervises students in various school settings and situations, including classrooms, lunchroom, playground, us lines, field trips, etc.
• Provides clerical support, including paper grading, student folders, typing and filing office support activities, etc.
• Assists in the maintenance of students’ records, such as grade records, report cards, diagnostic and achievement test scores, and others.
• Provides general assistance to students in non-instructional situations.
• May administer minor first aid in the absence of other personnel.
• Attending appropriate building training meetings, school functions and sessions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Technical Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to use proper English grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills.
• Multilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a team setting.
• Ability to promote and follow district policies, and building/department procedures.
• Ability to assist in supporting classroom management systems and reinforcement systems.
• Ability to use effective interventions for at risk learners.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge: Operating knowledge of basic office equipment, copy machine, printer, chrome books etc.

Position Requirements:

Education and Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent. (required)

Continuing education (preferred)

Experience and Skills:

Excellent communication skills.

General office equipment.

Technical proficiency in word processing and computers.

Some knowledge of classroom management.

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 Certification: May require First Aid and CPR certifications.

Reports to: Principal

Supervisory Duties: None

Physical Requirements and

Working Conditions:

Physical

Activities:

None

Quantity: Under 1/3, 1/3 to 2/3, Over 2/3

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

Weight and Force Demands: Up to 10 pounds X, Up to 25 pounds X, Up to 50 pounds X, Up to 100 pounds X, More than 100 pounds X

Noise Level: Moderate X

Mental Functions: Compare X, Analyze X, Communicate X, Copy X, Coordinate X, Instruct X, Compute X, Synthesize X, Evaluate X, Interpersonal Skills X, Compile X, Negotiate X

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

Vision Demands: No special vision requirements, Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) X, Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) X, Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) X

(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…