Library Para

Job Description

Purpose: The Library Para assists the students and teachers to make full use of the books, materials, and services of the school library program. To accomplish these tasks, the Library Para works closely with the staff and administration of U.S.D. No. 498.

Responsible to: Superintendent, Principals, and Professional Staff

Payment rate: According to Non Certified Salary Schedule

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Health Certificate on file in the Central Office (after employment offer is made).

3. Desire to continue career improvement.

Essential Functions:

1. Help students and teachers make full use of the books, materials, and services of the school library program.

2. Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.

3. Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.

4. Communicate effectively with members of the school district and community.

5. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

6. Appropriately operate all equipment as required.

7. Support the value of an education.

8. Support the philosophy and mission of U.S.D. No. 498

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions:

1. Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.

2. Occasionally requires stooping, bending, and reaching.

3. Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

General Responsibilities:

1. Establish an effective program of library skills education, using time, materials, and resources effectively.

2. Procure and maintain an appropriate inventory of books, non-book materials, equipment, and supplies for the library.

3. Appropriately catalogue and supervise check-out and return of books and materials.

4. Monitor overdue books.

5. Demonstrate awareness of the needs of students and provide for the individual differences.

6. Set high expectations for student achievement and behavior.

7. Demonstrate effective interpersonal relationships with others.

8. Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate library management.

9. Assist in the supervision of students in the library.

10. Supervise student checkout of books and materials.

11. Supervise teacher check-out of equipment and materials.

12. Work effectively with students, teachers, parents, community agencies, and other groups.

13. Attend and assist when necessary with school events such as music program, athletics, student recognition ceremonies, graduation, and open house.

14. See that district policies are observed at all times.

15. Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

16. Obtain advance approval of the Principal for all activities and expenditures.

17. Adhere to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

18. Other duties as assigned by the Principal or Administrative Staff.

Elementary Librarian