School District U-46 is hiring: Library Paraeducator in Elgin

Overview

Position / Title: Paraeducator – Library - Secondary (7-12)

Bargaining Unit: DUEA

Department/Location: Literacy and Libraries

Work Days: 193

Reports To: Building Principal and Assistant Principal

JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024

Supervises: N/A

Foster a functional and well-organized library/learning commons, in compliance with school and district procedures and policies. Supervise and assist students and staff utilizing library resources. Provide a positive and nurturing school learning environment that enables students and staff the benefit of multiple resources, materials, and equipment. Uphold School District U-46 ICARE Standards. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Contributes to the research and acquisition of library materials (print, equipment, and supplies) that support curriculum, including coordination, selection and purchase.
• Processes new materials as needed for ease of accessibility and circulation, including labeling, stamping, book covers, etc.
• Assists in the preservation and restoration of library resources. Shelves, repairs and removes worn and unusable materials as determined by supervisor.
• Circulates materials to students and staff, using district supported Library Information System.
• Organizes records, collects and compiles data to create meaningful reports as needed or assigned, to guide future decision making.
• Provides non-instructional assistance to patrons with scheduled library activities.
• Collaborates with building staff, using effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Attend staff meetings and staff development activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
• Minimum education requirement for a Para Educator License is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college coursework or a passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.
• Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred. Certain assignments require Bilingual – Spanish/English.

Experience / Knowledge

• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.
• Knowledge of all available library resources preferred.
• Working knowledge of district computer systems preferred.

Physical Demands

• Excellent physical agility and quick response time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Term of Employment

• This is a 10-month position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.

Salary Information

• 7 hours per day.
• This position includes benefits.
• Minimum $17.21 per hour per union agreement.
• This position requires a license. Click here https://www.u-46.org/Page/20042 and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Primary and Secondary Education