Educational Assistant - Library/Abiquiu part time Job at Espanola Schools in Abi

Must have a Level III Educational Assistant Public Education Department License.

Must take the Para Pro exam or have a minimum of an AA degree.

Title: Educational Assistant Library Elementary School

Reports To: the principal

Supervises: students

Contract Length: 260 days

Pay Schedule: per salary schedule

Overtime Status: Must be pre-approved

Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Union Status: Non-Union

Licensure: N/A

General Job Function

Education/Training/Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Typing and filing skills

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:

Resources Used in Performing Job Include: Standard office equipment and district vehicle for travel. A district car may be used, or mileage reimbursement is available if using personal vehicle.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements:

Regularly required to walk, talk, listen, stand, sit, handle objects, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl. Vision abilities include close, distance, and depth perception. Light lifting required.

Environmental Conditions:

Work environment noise level is usually moderate.

Essential Job Functions:

• Operate and supervise the library.
• Follow oral and written directives.
• Maintain open communication with media, staff, teachers, administrators, parents, students, and others.
• Organize book fairs, storytime, media displays, and promotional activities.
• Oversee library appearance and displays.
• Manage the library budget.
• Assist in media production, cataloging, and equipment maintenance.
• Perform inventory, order requisitions, and library media selection.
• Assist teachers and students with library resources and media.
• Perform clerical routines, manage circulation, and maintain records.
• Ensure proper shelving and organization of media.
• Maintain library collection, participate in professional development, and promote library use.
• Arrange interlibrary loans, prepare books for reserve, and assist with library scheduling.
• Provide library orientation and instruction to students.
• Maintain student discipline and assist students with reference materials.
• Train student media assistants and perform other operational tasks.
• Ten-month year: participate in inventory and purchase processes before and after the school year.

Personal Accountability:

• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and proper attire.
• Use equipment skillfully, protect resources, and utilize body mechanics.

Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test, background check, and providing necessary documentation.