Library Media Center Paraprofessional​/Building Paraprofessional

.5 Library Media Center Paraprofessional/.5 Building Paraprofessional

• Position Type:
  Paraprofessionals/ Library Media Paraprofessional
• Date Posted: 10/28/2026
• Location:
  
  Indian Prairie Elementary School
• Date Available:
  
  01/04/2027

.5 Library Media Center Paraprofessional/.5 Building Paraprofessional

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a .5 Library Media Center (LMC) Paraprofessional/.5 Building Paraprofessional This position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs. This position may include assisting/monitoring student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below).

• Work with teachers and students to develop knowledge needed to use library materials and organization
• Manage the circulation and storage of library media center materials
• Supervise students under the direction of the library media specialist
• Enter and update catalog and patron information into the LMC database
• Process, repair, and maintain books and periodicals
• Provide assistance in the instruction of information literacy and the use of appropriate technologies
• Assist in the use of library media center's hardware, software, and related technologies, including the circulation and cataloging programs (i.e. maintaining IPad carts, and resetting student passwords, etc.)
• Prepare correspondence, reports, bibliographies, and requisitions requested by the school library media specialist
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials, exhibits, and displays
• Assist with annual inventories and the withdrawal of materials
• Train and coordinate volunteers as needed
• Participate in work-related support training and activities
• Help maintain an attractive and inviting library media center environment
• Promote a positive relationship with students, staff, and the community
• Report to the library media specialist
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration and related service staff
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration
• Assist student(s) to complete lesion activities, assignments and assessments
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below)
• CPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47

• ValidISBE Paraprofessional Licenseor Short Term Approval
• Work with teachers and students to develop knowledge needed to use library materials and organization
• Knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Working knowledge of the "Windows" operating system
• Working knowledge of district computer system
• Willingness to learn the library system
• Must have a desire to work with students
• Self-motivator
• Multi-tasker
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records

• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy environment

Definition of toileting: Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the paramust provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting.

• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students
• Collaborate and foster teamwork
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data recording as needed
• Contribute strategies for developing acceptance of student(s) by school community; facilitate students' social interaction with teacher and peers in individual, large group and…