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

Join to apply for the Library Paraeducator role at School District U-46 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 Function / Position Summary 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 course work 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 6.75 hours per day. Minimum $17.21 per hour per union agreement. This position requires a license. Click here https://careers.u-46.org/licensure/paraeducator-licensure and scroll down for answers to Para Educator Licensure frequently asked questions. Details Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Primary and Secondary Education Note: This listing has been refined to improve structure and readability while preserving the original information. #J-18808-Ljbffr