Paraeducator Library - PA

Para educator Library - 2026/2027 Contract year only [PA10]

Starting Date: Immediately

Contract Length: 188‑day contract (10 months)

Workdays: Monday‑Friday

Pay: $17.10 hourly, paid over 12 months.

Under the direction of a certified teacher, provides support for the operation of and instructional programs within the assigned library/media center. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, students, and administrators in identifying resource materials; performing circulation activities; conducting classes and/or activities for students; maintaining databases; and maintaining the full library/media collection of books, periodicals, hardware/software, media equipment, and instructional materials.

• Assist teachers, students, and administrators in identifying resource materials and responding to inquiries about availability, overdue fines, and reference documents.
• Perform circulation activities such as check‑in/out, shelving, circulation counts, and overdue monitoring.
• Conduct classes or activities that promote library skills and the enjoyment of literature.
• Import, export, and update databases related to collection statistics, orders, budgets, overdue lists, and prepare necessary reports.
• Maintain the collection of library books, periodicals, hardware/software, media equipment, and instructional materials, including barcoding, inventorying, evaluating, repairing, and ordering supplies.
• Monitor and supervise students in various settings, implementing discipline per district policies to ensure a safe learning environment.
• Consult with certified teachers to evaluate student progress and provide feedback or documentation.
• Respond to emergency situations (e.g., injured student, fights) to resolve immediate safety concerns.
• Train and guide student and parent volunteers in library functions.
• Attend meetings, in‑service training, and workshops as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required; experience working with school‑age children preferred.

• Criminal background check required for hire.
• First Aid certification preferred.

• English language skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal relations skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Bilingual language skills preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities.
• Ability to adhere to attendance expectations and district absence reporting procedures.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees, district, and building policies.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse people.
• Ability to recognize safety importance, follow rules, and report unsafe conditions.

• Operating knowledge of personal computers and peripherals (preferred; required within 2 months).
• Operating knowledge of office equipment (telephones, copier, fax) (preferred; required within 2 months).
• Operating knowledge of office productivity programs (Microsoft Office Suite, E‑mail) preferred.

Reports to Principal. No supervisory responsibilities.

• Makes recommendations regarding library media acquisitions appropriate for student level.

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions 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 for individuals with disabilities.