Library Paraprofessional - Part-Time

Paraprofessional
- Library Media

The job of Paraprofessional
- Library Media is done for the purpose/s of assisting the library media specialist with instructional and non-instructional activities for students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities include organization and circulation of the collection, helping students and teachers with resource needs, supporting one-to-one device management, troubleshooting and assisting with the overall operation of the library.

This job reports to Principal

Pay:
Library Paraprofessional - $15.83 - $19.87 per hour (based on relevant work experience)

• Assists with coordination, training, and support of library volunteers for the purpose of ensuring efficiency for an informative and educational learning environment.
• Assists students, staff, and parents with a variety of activities for the purpose of providing services to library clients.
• Attends in-service training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information and supporting District goals.
• Confers with Library Media Specialist for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the work unit.
• Consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.
• Creates promotional displays, exhibits, and flyers for the purpose of promoting events, educational developments, and resources that are available for use.
• Maintains a variety of documents, files, and records for the purpose of documenting activities and providing up-to-date, accurate information.
• Monitors student activities for the purpose of maintaining a safe, supportive environment conducive to learning.
• Oversees equipment usage for the purpose of providing equipment in an efficient and effective manner.
• Performs circulation activities for the purpose of controlling the use, location, and availability of items in the collection.
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks for the purpose of supporting the effective and efficient functioning of the work unit.
• Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.
• Prepares items for deprocessing for the purpose of maintaining a high quality collection.
• Processes library books, periodicals, software, equipment, and related media materials for the purpose of providing students and staff with a wide variety of materials.
• Provides support for one-to-one computer devices for the purpose of ensuring an efficient, effective and supportive learning environment.
• Repairs and cleans books and materials for the purpose of ensuring availability of a high quality library collection.
• Responds to inquiries of students and staff for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and customer service.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: library practices; and computer and Internet operations.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups;

work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing effective working relationships; adaptability/flexibility;

dealing with frequent interruptions; detail oriented; reliability; and good communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. There…