CLS-Para Educator; Library @ Foothills

Position #197-CLS-06-26 Library Para Educator Foothills Middle School

7 hours per day / 191 days per year

Salary: $19.99 - $22.44 per hour

• Work collaboratively with the support of the teacher‑librarian to perform library services, including acquisition, cataloging, circulation, or reference work.
• Answer simple library information and directional questions.
• Interact and encourage students in the library and computer lab environments.
• Continually observe tasks that need to be done and perform them with minimal supervision.
• Open the library and provide book check‑out for students and staff.
• Assist the teacher‑librarian with special projects or tasks as needed.
• Supervise library.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum AA degree or equivalent or passed PRAXIS test required.
• Experience of at least one year preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required.
• Good computer skills and willingness to increase clerical, processing and technological skills relating to advancing library services.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Patient, flexible, self‑motivated, positive social skills and a calm personality.
• Ability to relate well with students, parents, and staff.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• May require prolonged sitting or standing.
• Attendance and punctuality are important functions of this position.

Health insurance benefits for employees working 630 hours or more per year include medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability plans through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Retirement benefits are provided through the WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

• 180 – 219 day employees: 10 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, and 11 holidays.
• 220 – 259 day employees: 10 days of sick leave, 3 personal leave days, and 11 holidays.
• 260 day employees: 12 days of sick leave, 2 personal leave days, 14 holidays, and 12 vacation days.

Tuition reimbursement: 50% up to $450 per year for qualified expenses.

Benefits may be prorated based upon date of hire/hours per day.

This position is represented by Public School Employees of Washington.

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