Library Aide/Building Aide (Parapro) Duty Personnel
Works under the supervision of the Library Media Specialist and Principal and assists in the daily supervision of students. Works under the supervision of the principal and assists in duties and preparation of daily instructional materials and supplies.
The library aide will provide general information and assistance to students and staff as well as perform a variety of clerical, administrative, and light maintenance duties as part of the library media program. Other duties may be assigned.
Assists principal in routine duty assignments such as car rider, bus, lunch, or recess supervision. Implements/follows teacher's instructions for classroom materials. Prepares and/or copies planned instructional materials, as assigned.
Work in conjunction with office personnel for upkeep of copying machines and workroom materials/supplies, including but not limited to stocking paper, staplers, paper cutters, hole punchers, die cutters, etc. Assists in the supervision of students while they are loading and unloading cars, buses, going to special classes, in the cafeteria, on the playground, etc. and in the classroom in the absence of the teacher.
Assist in administration of supplemental programs such as distribution of snack packs program, collection of food drives, angel tree program, and student lost & found, etc. Assists with behavior management programs and techniques. Understands and assists in meeting the special needs of students. Maintains confidentiality and observes professional ethics.
Must have basic computer skills, i.e., data entry and knowledge of the following software: Microsoft Word, Accelerated Reader, and the library's cataloging/circulation software system, Follett Destiny, (or be willing to learn how to use these systems). Must have good analytical skills when determining the correct and exact MARC record to select from our MARC cataloging database whenever doing manual cataloging of materials. Must have the ability to read and interpret routine reports and correspondence. Must have basic math skills, i.e., adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing; must be able to perform basic computations; and be able to interpret bar graphs. Must have the ability to develop working relationships with students, staff, and community. Must have the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral and written form. Must have the ability to perform all duties with awareness of all district requirements and board policies. Must be able to operate basic audiovisual equipment such as the printer, the copier, overhead projectors, and the laminating machine.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence, memos, or reports. Ability to effectively communicate in one-on-one and small group situations to students or other employees of the organization. Ability to effectively communicate directions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to work with young children. Ability to interact with public and other staff is required. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education Policies.
While performing the duties of this job, the library aide will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, twist, and lift up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, building aide will be regularly required to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, reach, twist, and lift up to 50 pounds and push or pull up to 100 pounds.