Cortez Ess/Paraprofessional

About the Employer

Cortez - ES/Paraprofessional

Job Title: Exceptional Student Services (ES) Lifeskills Paraprofessional Mesa Elementary

Our Vision:

The Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 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 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:

Amount of:

None

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

Mental Functions:

Amount of:

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

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

Vision Demands:

Required

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

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

x

Work Environment:

Amount of:

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

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

Weight and Force Demands:

Amount of:

None

Under 1/3

1/3 to 2/3

Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

x

Up to 50 pounds

x

Up to 100 pounds

x

More than 100 pounds

x

Noise Level:

Exposure level

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

Loud

x

References:

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

Employee Name (print)
Employee Signature
Date

Supervisor Name (print)
Supervisor Signature
Date

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 (Title II/ADA, Title VI)
Justin Schmitt, Executive Director of Human Resources
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1135
titleixcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us

504 Compliance Officer (Section 504)
Lisa Miegel, Executive Director of Exceptional Student Services
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1118
504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us

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

Cl�usula de no discriminaci�n:

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 ingl�s no ser� una barrera para la participaci�n o la admisi�n.

El siguiente personal ha sido designado para atender consultas sobre nuestras pol�ticas de no discriminaci�n:

Coordinador del t�tulo ix oficial de cumplimiento (t�tulo ii/ada, t�tulo vi)
Justin Schmitt, directora ejecutiva de recursos humanos
400 calle elm norte, cortez, co 81321 970-565-7522 extensi�n 1135
titleixcoordinator@cortez.k12.co.us

504 oficial de cumplimiento (secci�n 504)
Lisa Miegel, director ejecutivo de servicios para estudiantes excepcionales
400 calle elm norte, cortez, co 81321 970-565-7522 extensi�n 1118
504complianceofficer@cortez.k12.co.us

Las pol�ticas 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.