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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 is some opportunity to effect the organization's services.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 40% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalency: Associate's Degree preferred.

Required Testing:

Certificates and Licenses:

Substitute Certificate (required prior to start date) (in order to get a sub certificate, you must have 36 college credit hours or complete the approved 20 hours Substitute Certificate course)

Continuing Educ. / Training: 10 hours Professional Development /yearly

CPR Training

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Liberty Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug free workplace. We have multiple opportunities and welcome you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified to perform.

Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.