Library Paraeducator, OE

Library Para educator

Job : 5689560

Final date to receive applications: May 26, 2026 4:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: May 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

This is a 3.0 hour per day, 180 days per year Library Para educator position at Odyssey Elementary School. This position does not include medical or dental benefits. Anticipated start date is September 1, 2026. Hours for this position are 8:30 a.m.

- 11:30 a.m. The successful candidate will work directly with the librarian in support of the library. Tasks may include shelving, check-in/out of materials, bagging and delivering books on campus, and other duties as assigned. Use of technology will be expected.

• Facilitates the operation of the school library in an independent capacity while coordinating with a certificated librarian; assists students in use of equipment and resources; maintains security of materials and equipment; maintains the physical appearance of library and display areas.
• Operates a variety of office equipment used for library instruction to prepare, duplicate, collate and distribute materials for students and staff.
• Provides clerical support related to maintaining records, files, lists, catalogs; shelves books and completes backups; notifies student/teacher/parent of late books and/or fines and follows through on a regular basis for returned books and/or replacement payments.
• Orders materials in consultation with the principal and librarian for student and teacher library use.
• Locates materials to support student and teacher use, activities and special projects in consultation with the principal and librarian.
• Assists students individually with locating materials and utilizing other library resources and services.
• Supervises and monitors students in library, models appropriate behavior, and behavioral rules to promote and maintain appropriate student behavior.
• Assists in promoting effective communication with students, staff and parents.
• Respects confidentiality of information.
• Participates in meetings and training for the purpose of sharing information, improving skills and knowledge, implementing school initiatives and addressing student needs.
• Complies with District Policies.
• Maintains consistent presence at assigned worksite and regularly works hours specified.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned by the principal(s).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job.

• Ability to apply knowledge of technology to media centers, i.e. computer skills, word processing, circulation software, online database and Internet searching.
• Knowledge and skill in library organization and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer applications used to assist with student learning in the library.
• Ability to operate a variety of computers, audio-visual and other equipment related to the facilitation of library operations.
• Demonstrated ability to physically transport AV materials, equipment, store print and AV curricular materials throughout the school facility.
• Knowledge and ability to successfully use basic math and write routine documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Demonstrated skill and ability to follow and give written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail and meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions.
• Ability to provide for the physical, health and safety needs of students.
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a team situation.
• Ability to positively and professionally interact and communicate with students, supervisors, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage student behavior.

• Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Meet one of the following requirements:
  • Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
  • Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university.
  • Completed an apprenticeship as a…