Preschool Paraprofessional Assistant

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Cortez - Paraprofessional - Beech Street Preschool

Job Title: Cortez - Paraprofessional - Beech Street Preschool

Job Description: Montezuma-Cortez School District Re-1 Every Student. Every Day.

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:

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

Walk

Sit

Reach with hands and arms

Climb or balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Talk

Listen

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

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

More than 100 pounds

Noise level:

Exposure level

Mental functions:

Amount of:

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Compare

Analyze

Communicate

Copy

Coordinate

Instruct

Compute

Synthesize

Evaluate

Interpersonal skills

Compile

Negotiate

Work environment:

Amount of:

None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3

Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)

Work near moving mechanical parts

Work in high, precarious places

Fumes or airborne particles

Toxic or caustic chemicals

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non-weather)

Extreme heat (non-weather)

Risk of electrical shock

Work with explosives

Risk of radiation

Vibration

Vision demands:

Required

No special vision requirements

Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)

Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

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

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 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 Megel, 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 Megel, 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.