Substitute Paraeducator Library Elementary Job at School District U-46 in Elgin

Overview

Position / Title: Paraeducator – Library Resource Center – Elementary (Preschool – 6)
Bargaining Unit: SUB2
Department/Location: PreK-12 Literacy and Libraries
Reports To: Building Principal
JD Revision Date: 12/23/2024

To collaborate with certified teachers to provide a well-organized, relevant and welcoming library resource center in which students and staff may fully take advantage of the library materials and STEAM equipment available. Uphold School District U-46 ICARE Standards.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Work with staff and students to support knowledge and skills needed to access and use library materials.
• Collaborate with certified teachers to plan and prepare for the upcoming lessons.
• Implement individual or small/whole group instructional lessons or related activities under the supervision of a certified teacher.
• Support teachers with library activities that support the district curriculum.
• Circulate materials to students and staff using the district-supported Library Information System and following district guidelines.
• Collaborate on researching and ordering library materials (print, equipment, and supplies) that support the curriculum and reflect the diversity of the school’s demographic population.
• Prepare materials for easy accessibility and circulation, including but not limited to labeling, stamping, book covers, etc.
• Maintain an organized library, including shelving, mending materials, and removing outdated, worn, and unusable materials from circulation as needed.
• Complete inventory of all library materials, generate inventory reports, and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of student, staff, and department information within the school and community.
• Maintain a welcoming and positive learning environment in the library/media center.
• Uphold library, school, and district standards/procedures/policies.
• Attend staff development opportunities, including meetings and workshops as assigned.
• Collaborate with building staff, using effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Paraeducator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.
• Minimum education requirement for a Paraeducator License is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college coursework or a passing score on either the ETA ParaPro exam or ACT WorkKeys (Applied Mathematics/Applied Math & Reading for Information/Workplace Documents).
• Bilingual – Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred.

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience working in a library is preferred.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to assist in the lifting of materials up to 50 pounds with proper technique.

Terms of Employment

• $17.56/ hour

Job Function

• Education and Training
• Industries: Primary and Secondary Education