Elementary Library​/Instructional Assistant

Paraprofessional Information And Hiring Requirements

• Operates computer, copier, calculator, audiovisual equipment, etc.

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• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate's degree (or higher); or
• A passing score on the Para Pro or Para Pathways Assessment.

Must have current government issued identification

7 Hours/185 Days

Support Staff Salary Schedule (Grade
7)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

When in general education classrooms, implement plans left by the teacher to include working with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher. When working with individuals or a small group of students identified as disabled under Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) provide physical, emotional and academic support for them to gain maximum benefit from special education programs.

Under supervision of the school librarian, when working in the library, assists in keeping library materials organized, maintaining library records, and providing assistance to library patrons. Conducts a wide variety of duties including maintaining catalog files, repairing damaged books, shelving books, maintaining library appearance, word processing, etc.

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Provides instruction as directed by the teacher's lesson plans.
• Lectures, demonstrates and uses technology teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
• Maintains order in the classroom; supervises student activities such as working on assignments, recess, lunch, etc.
• Maintains attendance as required by the school board.
• Refers students with discipline problems to appropriate administration.
• Operates computer, copier, calculator, audiovisual equipment, etc.
• Interacts with students, coworkers, administrators, general public, etc.
• Assists teacher with primary academic instruction and classroom activities; prepares and disseminates materials for classroom activities.
• Follows students Behavior Intervention Plans, and Individualized Education Plans as directed.
• Adjusts special equipment for student use as needed.
• Provides for basic first aid needs of students.
• Assists with basic computer instruction as appropriate.
• Performs simple errands and tasks for students as needed such as sharpening pencils, carrying lunch trays, etc.
• Assists teachers in taking students to activities in and out of the school building.
• Receives support, guidance, and direction from administration, special education staff, and general education teachers.

• Maintains and updates computerized inventory of library holdings and patron information; maintains catalogs and other collection records as directed.
• Prepares and processes orders, reports, bibliographies, forms, library schedules, letters to publishers, library cards, etc., as assigned.
• Assists with book orders and receives books selected for purchase by school librarian; assists with charging, discarding and shipping books and other materials.
• Makes repairs on damaged books and processes more severely damaged books for repair at the bindery.
• Prepares and distributes overdue notices; receives and receipts payments for overdue, lost or damaged materials; prepares related financial reports.
• Performs general library duties, including procuring materials, receiving and processing new materials, cataloging, checking materials in and out, reserving materials for patrons, shelving materials and straightening shelves, weeding materials, mending books, preparing book displays, preparing bibliographies, etc.
• Prepares and issues student cards.
• Assists school librarian in managing students and classes while in the…