Montezuma-Cortez School District RE-1
EVERY STUDENT. EVERY DAY.
Position: Library/Student Success Center Paraprofessional
The district is committed to creating an environment of collaboration and accountability that ensures our students:
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Achieve personal goals and academic growth.
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Are invested in success for their future.
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Attain high levels of literacy and 21st century skills.
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Are engaged in active citizenship.
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Learn in a safe and healthy school environment.
Position Summary:
The Library / Student Success Center Paraprofessional is responsible for creating a welcoming, engaging, and academically focused learning environment that supports students, staff, and school operations. This position combines traditional library services with the management of the Student Success Center and substitute coordination systems.
The successful candidate will foster a love of reading, support student achievement, assist students with technology and coursework, manage substitute coverage, and serve as a central organizational resource for the school. This individual will work closely with students, teachers, counselors, administrators, and community members to ensure that all learners have access to the resources and support they need to be successful.
Typical Responsibilities:
Library Services
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Manage the daily operation of the school library.
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Check library materials in and out.
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Assist students in locating books, research materials, and other resources.
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Recommend books and reading materials based on student interests and reading levels.
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Maintain and organize library collections, displays, and inventory.
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Promote literacy and a culture of reading throughout the school.
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Create engaging library displays, book highlights, reading challenges, and literacy activities.
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Coordinate and manage an annual school book fair.
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Assist students and staff with research, technology, and information literacy needs.
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Maintain a welcoming, organized, and student-centered library environment.
Student Success Center
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Supervise and manage the Student Success Center.
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Support concurrent enrollment students as they navigate college coursework and deadlines.
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Monitor and support students enrolled in online courses and alternative learning programs.
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Assist students with online learning platforms, technology troubleshooting, and course navigation.
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Provide academic support and connect students with tutoring resources when needed.
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Encourage student engagement, accountability, and successful completion of coursework.
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Monitor student attendance within the Student Success Center and maintain accurate records.
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Communicate student concerns, attendance issues, and academic progress to counselors, teachers, and administrators as appropriate.
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Maintain a positive, structured, and productive learning environment for all students utilizing the center.
Substitute Management Responsibilities
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Manage the school's substitute system.
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Manage substitute coverage for staff absences.
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Arrange teacher-for-teacher coverage when substitutes are unavailable.
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Maintain substitute contact information and communication systems.
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Ensure substitute assignments are communicated accurately and efficiently.
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Organize and maintain substitute folders, lesson plans, emergency procedures, and related materials.
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Track substitute utilization and assist administration with staffing needs.
Position Requirements:
Education and Certification:
High School Diploma (required)
Experience and Skills:
Excellent communication skills
- 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: None required.
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
Reach with hands and arms
X
Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
X
Weight and Force Demands:
Amount of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Mental Functions:
Amount Of:
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Noise Level:
Exposure Level
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
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)
Ability to adjust focus
X
The signatures below indicate that this job description has been reviewed by the employee with the supervisor.
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Employee Name (Print) Employee Signature Date
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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)
Rhonda Tracy, Director of Human Resources
400 North Elm Street, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 ext. 1135
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
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
CLÁUSULA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN
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 inglés no será una barrera para la participación o la admisión. El siguiente personal ha sido designado para atender consultas sobre nuestras políticas de no discriminación:
Coordinador del Título IX Oficial de Cumplimiento (Título II/ADA, Título VI)
Rhonda Tracy, Directora de Recursos Humanos
400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1135
[email protected]
504 Oficial de Cumplimiento (Sección 504)
Lisa Megel, Director Ejecutivo de Servicios para Estudiantes Excepcionales
400 Calle Elm Norte, Cortez, CO 81321 970-565-7522 extensión 1118
[email protected]
Las políticas 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
11.28.23 DKR
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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.
