Library Paraeducator Secondary Job Elgin area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Position Type:
Para educator/Library Para educator

Date Posted:
5/27/2026

Location:
Larkin High School

Date Available:
08/27/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Para educator - Library Resource Center - Secondary (7-12)

Bargaining Unit: DUEA

Department/Location: Literacy & Libraries

Calendar Days: 195

Reports To: Building Principal / Assistant Principal of Humanities

JD Revision Date: 10/01/2025

Supervises: Students

Function / Position Summary

To collaborate with certified teachers to provide a well-organized, relevant, and welcoming library resource center in which students and staff may fully take advantage of the library materials and STEAM equipment available.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Work with staff and students to support knowledge and skills needed to access and use library materials.
Support teachers with library activities that support the district curriculum.
Circulates materials to students and staff using the district-supported Library Information System and following district guidelines.
Collaborates on researching and ordering library materials (print, equipment, and supplies) that support the curriculum and reflect the diversity of the school's demographic population.
Prepare materials for easy accessibility and circulation, including but not limited to labeling, stamping, book covers, etc.
Maintain an organized library, including shelving, mending materials, and removing outdated, worn, and unusable materials from circulation as needed.
Complete inventory of all library materials, generate inventory reports, and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain confidentiality of student, staff, and department information within the school and community.
Maintain a welcoming and positive learning environment in the library/media center.
Uphold library, school, and district standards/procedures/policies.
Attend staff development opportunities, including meetings and workshops as assigned.
Collaborate with building staff, using effective written and verbal communication skills.
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.

Experience / Knowledge

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.

Physical Demands

Ability to assist in the lifting of materials up to 50 pounds with proper technique.

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.
The starting rate for this position is $22.48/hr.

Attachment(s):

DUEA
DUEA Salary Schedule SY25-29.pdf