Flexible Collection Development Librarian Jobs in Indiana

Position Title: Elementary
Library/Media
Paraprofessional

Location Code:    Department:  Curriculum and Instruction Employee Status:  Employee Revision Date: Full-time/ Part time Status:  Full time   FLSA Status:  Non-exempt Working Period:  190 days Bargaining Unit Status:  Excluded Date Approved by Board:   

Base Pay Rate: $20.13 hourly

• 40 hours per week
• Medical insurance available
• Includes benefit days

           
Minimum Qualifications and Credentials Required:                            

1. Educational: A minimum of sixty (60) credits from an accredited college/university. Bachelors' degree preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with a degree, license, or certificate in education or librarianship.                  
2. Skills and Knowledge: Must have ability to relate well and communicate effectively with a variety of individuals including students, staff, and parents. Must have the ability to effectively use and understand a variety of digital tools and technologies. Must have a passion for reading and research and understand the importance of independent reading, information literacy, and school library programming.
3. Experience: Work experience in a library or school setting preferred.

 
Primary Function:

The Library/Media Paraprofessional works in partnership with the CPCSC Library/Media Coordinator to provide library programming and instruction and maintain and circulate a quality collection of materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build positive, collaborative relationships with Library/Media Coordinator, classroom teachers, building staff, and other Library/Media Paraprofessionals.
• Plan and provide daily instruction and activities based on current standards and curriculum.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers on research projects and instruct students on online search strategies and evaluation of information sources.
• Display a familiarity with the scope of print and digital resources available to students and staff.
• Promote the use of the Destiny Discover online catalog.
• Promote a love of reading through effective signage, dynamic shelving, and physical and digital book displays.
• Use a variety of readers' advisory strategies to help students develop self-selection skills.
• Develop and promote library programming including passive programs and library orientations.
• Follow CPCSC Collection Development Guidelines for selection of school library materials, collection maintenance, and reconsideration of library materials.
• Work with building treasurer to generate library orders and maintain library budgets.
• Catalog and process new books and other library materials.
• Circulate library materials to students and staff.
• Follow CPCSC Administrative Guidelines for Library/Media Overdue, Lost, and Damaged Books.
• Mend and repair damaged books as needed.
• Shelve and straighten books and other circulating materials.
• Maintain school/classroom schedule as developed by building leadership.
• Utilize effective classroom management strategies that include routines and procedures to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Provide classroom teacher with regular updates on class conduct and performance and individual student behavior as needed.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the Follett Destiny library management system.
• Generate circulation, collection, facility use, and other reports as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in in-service training programs and professional meetings and seek out other professional learning experiences.
• Assist building treasurer with Chromebook collection and distribution as needed.
• Adhere to the Policies and Guidelines of the School Board as well as school rules and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 
ADA Physical Demands:
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to use hands to handle, as to operate office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally is required to lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books and paper materials.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
Work Environment:                                                                                                                                           
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

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