Library Paraeducator

Position Type:

Paraeducator/Library Paraeducator

Date Posted:

5/23/2025

Location:

Harriet Gifford Elementary

Date Available:

05/23/2025

Closing Date:

Until Filled

Position / Title: Paraeducator – Library / Media Center – Elementary (PreK – 6)

Bargaining Unit: DUEA Department/Location: Literacy and Libraries

Work Days: 196 Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To provide a well-organized, functioning library/resource center environment in which students and staff may take full advantage of materials and equipment available. Uphold School District U-46 ICARE Standards. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Work with teachers and students to develop knowledge needed to use library materials.

Assist teacher with special library activities that support classroom instruction.

Obtain library materials such as print, library equipment, and supplies to support curriculum.

Design a purchase plan to fit within the budget allotted each year by the district, building principal, and /or parent group.

Process materials as needed for circulation.

Catalog new materials, update and correct existing records, create “Marc” records and bib records, and attach barcodes.

Complete a yearly inventory of all library materials, generate inventory reports, and resolve discrepancies.

Maintain a positive learning environment in the library/media center.

Uphold library and school procedures/polices.

Maintain library materials in a neat and orderly state; including shelving, mending materials and removing outdated, worn and unusable materials from circulation as needed.

Serve as a library committee member, if one exists in the building.

Attend building staffing meetings.

Attend staff development opportunities including monthly meetings and workshops as assigned.

Other duties as assigned. Education

Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.

Minimum education requirement for a Para Educator License is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.

Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. Certain assignments require Bilingual – Spanish/English.

Experience / Knowledge

Effective communication skills.

Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred. Physical Demands

Excellent physical agility and quick response time.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ability to use hand held scanners.

Ability to use keyboard.

Terms of Employment

This is a 10-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.

May require traveling to multiple sites. Apply to preschool only.

Additional Information

7 hour per day.

This position includes benefits.

Minimum $18.88 per hour per union agreement.

This position requires a license. Click here and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions.