Native American Elementary Paraprofessional- Kemper

Start Date: Immediately

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MONTEZUMA-CORTEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1

Native American Elementary PARAPROFESSIONAL

About Us:
Montezuma-Cortez Mission and Values

Our district is dedicated to ensuring all our students reach their potential and graduate ready for college and career. Everything we do is guided by our mantra. Every Student. Every Day.

Together we are:

• Growing out teams of effective and committed educators
• Creating a culture of high expectations
• Inspiring community trust and support
• Building pathways to successful futures

Reports to: Principal and District NA Coordinator

Position Summary: Responsible for providing assistance to teachers in working with Native American students, clerical tasks and other functions. Develops and promotes good relations among various school clientele.

Typical Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with teachers and the District NA Coordinator to provide instructional and enrichment assistance to Native American students individually and in large and small groups.
• Supervises students in various school settings and situations, including classrooms, lunchroom, playground, 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma (required)

• Excellent communication skills
• General office equipment
• Technical proficiency in word processing and computers
• Some knowledge of classroom management
• Some knowledge of child development

• 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

None required

• Occasional lifting 5 to 20 pounds
• Frequent bending, standing, reaching, sitting, and walking
• Occasional squatting, kneeling and stooping

None

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25,072 to $31,131 Per Year

Job : 5981386

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

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

• Amy Mac Bean
• Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
• Cortez, Colorado 81321
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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.