Paraeducator-Library Media-Bilingual

Boulder Valley School District is committed to create challenging, meaningful, and engaging learning opportunities so that all children thrive and are prepared for successful, civically engaged lives. Our comprehensive and innovative approach to education ensures that each student meets expectations relative to intellectual growth, physical development and social emotional well-being. The district covers approximately 500 square miles and serves the communities of Boulder, Erie, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Broomfield, Nederland, Ward, Jamestown and Gold Hill.

Website: BVSD.

Location: US:

CO:

LAFAYETTE

School: Escuela Bilingue Pioneer

Position Title: Para educator-Library Media-Bilingual

Position

Start Date:

August 10, 2026

Position Type: Paraeducators

FTE: 0.50 - 20 hours per week
- Temporary through 05/21/2027

Work Schedule: 9 Month
- Hourly

Pay Range: $19.30 - $24.92

Closing Date: August 11, 2026

Assist librarian with maintaining database and shelves of cataloged books, magazines, etc. Help students check out books and research projects in the library.

• Assist Librarian in preparing material, receiving, check out and shelving books in library and scan for mis-shelved books.
• Process books and magazines including entering into database, cataloging, running bar codes, spine labels, covering books, taping and stamping books.
• Assist students with research and locating books, read aloud books to students when needed.
• Maintain student and staff accounts in library software system. Understand, utilize and manage library software. Repair, fix and follow through with errors of inventory in the software system. When needed notify and assist IT with computer issues.
• Run bibliographies. Pull books as needed for subject areas for teachers.
• Assist parent volunteers, students and staff to locate cataloged items, keeping the library environment orderly.
• Maintain audio/visual equipment including light bulbs, etc.
• Repair damaged books, collect and box books from teachers for rebinding.
• Assist librarians with year end inventory of cataloged items.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Communicate (read, write, and speak) in English, must pass English component of interview process.
• Complete and submitted BVSD online application.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

• Knowledge of and experience with personal computers, periodicals and peripherals.
• Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Publisher);
  Google (Gmail, Calendar, Drive);
  Library Software.
• Experience with instructional support of students.
• Operating knowledge of and experience with general office equipment such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc.
• Ability to take the initiative in positively managing student behavior.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and others to implement lesson plans.
• Follow directions with minimal guidance.
• Assist with preparing materials for instruction, as well as organization of library media center.
• Experience and ability to have regular contact in person or by telephone with library users and district staff for the purpose of locating materials within the library.
• Respects confidentiality of staff and students and understands privacy issues within schools; manages time effectively.

Salary Placement varies according to experience and education.

* Pay range listed above is for employees newly hired to BVSD or current BVSD employees that are new to the employee group (existing employees currently in this unit please refer to the pay range on the appropriate salary schedule)*

BVSD engages in a salary placement process vs. a salary negotiation process. This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience and education.

All salaries are set by Human Resources based on a review of qualifications compared to the requirements on the job description; therefore listing all related education and experience on your application is recommended.

Boulder Valley School District is proud to offer eligible employees excellent benefits which may include:

• Free high-quality Health and Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized Benefits
• Identity Theft Protection
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Eco Pass

Please see our Benefits Page for information on the benefits we offer and eligibility information.

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