Educational Paraprofessional

Job Description:

Library Learning Commons Para educator

Date Available:

Immediately

Salary & Benefits:

In accordance with the non-certified staff collective bargaining agreement. Salary range is $19.62/hour to $21.49/hour. Full benefits.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7 paid hours per day when school is in session for students with an additional half hour unpaid for lunch (181-days). Daily schedule is flexible but likely to be 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Responsibilities:

* Support the daily operation of the high school library

* Assist students with use of digital resources, locating books/periodicals, and research materials

* Supervise students before, during, and after school as assigned

* Take student attendance each classroom period

* Use the Destiny Library Management program for circulation of library materials

* Charge and discharge library materials, collect fines

* Maintain an orderly, welcoming, and student centered library space

* Other tasks as assigned by the Head of School or Director of Learning and Information Technology

Qualifications:

* Minimum of two years' college OR evidence of having passed the CT Para Pro Examination

* Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, verbal and written communications skills

* Ability to interact with students and staff in courteous and helpful manner and to establish and maintain effective relationships

* Ability to operate both independently and as part of a team, following direction set by others

* Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality

* Excellent time management, multi-tasking, and workload prioritization skills are required

* Must be flexible, creative, have a good sense of humor, work well under pressure and demonstrate strong organizational skills

* Familiarity/willingness to learn computer word processing and Google Suite for Education

Application Process:

Applications will only be accepted online at the district Web site:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). direct link to the application page is:

Applicants Must Submit:

* Formal letter of application

* Resume

* Three recent letters of recommendation

* College transcripts if applicable

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Region 9 Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.