Library Media Instructional Aide Job at Mascoutah School District 19 in Chicago
Mascoutah School District 19, Chicago, IL, United States
Position Type:
Support Staff/ Library Media Assistant
Date Posted:
10/6/2025
Location:
Scott Elementary School
Job Title: Library Media Instructional Aide
Effective: January 2026
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Days: Full school year – 177 days. Anticipated work schedule 8:00 am–3:45 pm with a 30‑minute lunch (7.25 h/day)
Salary: $17.35–23.35 per hour (based on experience). Benefits and board‑paid IMRF.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the assistant supports certified professional employees and students in the media center to enable students to effectively use the instructional materials in the center, taking full advantage of library materials and resources. As needed, the position also supervises students during non‑instructional time (i.e., lunch and recess) or provides support in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists students in locating reference and other instructional materials.
Assists in cataloging and filing learning materials.
Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials.
Serves as a reference guide for students.
Arranges book displays, exhibits and other items to provide an appropriate learning resource environment and maximize students' interest in reading and learning.
Assists with the selection of library materials and resources, and weeds out outdated materials and books.
Assists in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non‑instructional library equipment, including a personal computer if necessary.
Supervises students during non‑instructional time (i.e., lunch and recess) or provides support in the classroom.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
Must hold a valid IL paraprofessional license. Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of college credit, an associate degree, or completion of the WorkKeys Paraprofessional Program with a certificate of proficiency.
Prior experience working with children is desirable.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators, and the general public.
Enforces school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
Maintains good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
Can lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Can push/pull up to 10 lbs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to use personal computers and instruct students in their use (including creating documents, word processing, and using the Internet to conduct research).
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist or other supervisor, and assist students with respect to instructional and non‑instructional tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires a reasonable duration of sitting, walking, and standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard‑free environment. The employee would be expected to maintain emotional control under stress.
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In Summary: Position Type: Support Staff/ Library Media Assistant Date Posted: 10/6/2025 Location: Scott Elementary School Job Title: Library Media Instructional Aide Effective: January 2026 Reports To: Building Principal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Days: Full school year – 177 days . Salary: $17.35–23.35 per hour (based on experience)
En Español: Tipo de puesto: Personal de apoyo/Asistente de medios de la biblioteca Fecha publicada: 10/6/2025 Ubicación: Scott Elementary School Título del trabajo: Library Media Instructional Aide Efectivo: enero 2026 Informes a: Edificio Principal FLSA Estatus: No Exempt Work Days: Completo año escolar 177 días. Horario de trabajo previsto 8:00 am3:45 pm con un almuerzo de 30 minutos (7.25 h / día) Salario: $17.3523.35 por hora (basado en experiencia). Beneficios y IMRF pagados por la junta. JOB SUMMARY Bajo la supervisión directa de un miembro del personal certificado, el asistente apoya a empleados profesionales certificados y estudiantes en el centro de medios para permitir que los estudiantes usen eficazmente las instrucciones del centro, aprovechando plenamente los materiales y recursos de la Biblioteca. Según sea necesario, el puesto también supervisa a los estudiantes durante las horas no instructivas (es decir, almuerzo y descanso) o proporciona apoyo en el aula. DEPORTOS ESENCIALES Y RESponsabilidades Ayuda a los alumnos a localizar materiales de referencia y otros materiales educativos. Asiste en la catalogación y presentación de materiales de aprendizaje. Construye, copia, distribuye y utiliza material educativo. Sirve como guía de referencia para los estudiantes. Arregla exhibiciones de libros, exposiciones y otros artículos para proporcionar un entorno apropiado de recursos de estudio y maximizar el interés de los estudiantes por leer y aprender. Un mínimo de sesenta (60) horas semestrales de crédito universitario, un título asociado o la finalización del Programa paraprofesional WorkKeys con un certificado de competencia. Es deseable tener experiencia previa en el trabajo con niños. Debe tener excelentes habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita para trabajar con maestros, personal de apoyo educativo, administradores de edificios y el público en general. Aplica las regulaciones y políticas escolares de manera profesional. Mantiene buenas relaciones laborales con compañeros empleados y alumnos. Puede levantar y llevar hasta 50 libras. puede empujar/tirar hasta 10 libras KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS Y ABILITIES Capacidad para realizar instrucciones proporcionadas por escrito o verbalmente. Se pueden hacer adaptaciones razonables para que las personas con discapacidad puedan realizar las funciones esenciales. Los métodos habituales y convencionales de desempeñar las funciones del trabajo requieren las siguientes demandas físicas: algunos levantamiento, llevar, empujar y/o tirar; algunos inclinarse, arrodillarse, agacharse o arrastrarse; y una considerable destreza en el dedo fino.
Support Staff/ Library Media Assistant
Date Posted:
10/6/2025
Location:
Scott Elementary School
Job Title: Library Media Instructional Aide
Effective: January 2026
Reports To: Building Principal
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Work Days: Full school year – 177 days. Anticipated work schedule 8:00 am–3:45 pm with a 30‑minute lunch (7.25 h/day)
Salary: $17.35–23.35 per hour (based on experience). Benefits and board‑paid IMRF.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the assistant supports certified professional employees and students in the media center to enable students to effectively use the instructional materials in the center, taking full advantage of library materials and resources. As needed, the position also supervises students during non‑instructional time (i.e., lunch and recess) or provides support in the classroom.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists students in locating reference and other instructional materials.
Assists in cataloging and filing learning materials.
Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials.
Serves as a reference guide for students.
Arranges book displays, exhibits and other items to provide an appropriate learning resource environment and maximize students' interest in reading and learning.
Assists with the selection of library materials and resources, and weeds out outdated materials and books.
Assists in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non‑instructional library equipment, including a personal computer if necessary.
Supervises students during non‑instructional time (i.e., lunch and recess) or provides support in the classroom.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
Must hold a valid IL paraprofessional license. Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of college credit, an associate degree, or completion of the WorkKeys Paraprofessional Program with a certificate of proficiency.
Prior experience working with children is desirable.
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators, and the general public.
Enforces school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
Maintains good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
Can lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Can push/pull up to 10 lbs.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Ability to use personal computers and instruct students in their use (including creating documents, word processing, and using the Internet to conduct research).
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist or other supervisor, and assist students with respect to instructional and non‑instructional tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
Effective writing and communication skills.
Must be detail-oriented.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires a reasonable duration of sitting, walking, and standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard‑free environment. The employee would be expected to maintain emotional control under stress.
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In Summary: Position Type: Support Staff/ Library Media Assistant Date Posted: 10/6/2025 Location: Scott Elementary School Job Title: Library Media Instructional Aide Effective: January 2026 Reports To: Building Principal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Work Days: Full school year – 177 days . Salary: $17.35–23.35 per hour (based on experience)
En Español: Tipo de puesto: Personal de apoyo/Asistente de medios de la biblioteca Fecha publicada: 10/6/2025 Ubicación: Scott Elementary School Título del trabajo: Library Media Instructional Aide Efectivo: enero 2026 Informes a: Edificio Principal FLSA Estatus: No Exempt Work Days: Completo año escolar 177 días. Horario de trabajo previsto 8:00 am3:45 pm con un almuerzo de 30 minutos (7.25 h / día) Salario: $17.3523.35 por hora (basado en experiencia). Beneficios y IMRF pagados por la junta. JOB SUMMARY Bajo la supervisión directa de un miembro del personal certificado, el asistente apoya a empleados profesionales certificados y estudiantes en el centro de medios para permitir que los estudiantes usen eficazmente las instrucciones del centro, aprovechando plenamente los materiales y recursos de la Biblioteca. Según sea necesario, el puesto también supervisa a los estudiantes durante las horas no instructivas (es decir, almuerzo y descanso) o proporciona apoyo en el aula. DEPORTOS ESENCIALES Y RESponsabilidades Ayuda a los alumnos a localizar materiales de referencia y otros materiales educativos. Asiste en la catalogación y presentación de materiales de aprendizaje. Construye, copia, distribuye y utiliza material educativo. Sirve como guía de referencia para los estudiantes. Arregla exhibiciones de libros, exposiciones y otros artículos para proporcionar un entorno apropiado de recursos de estudio y maximizar el interés de los estudiantes por leer y aprender. Un mínimo de sesenta (60) horas semestrales de crédito universitario, un título asociado o la finalización del Programa paraprofesional WorkKeys con un certificado de competencia. Es deseable tener experiencia previa en el trabajo con niños. Debe tener excelentes habilidades de comunicación oral y escrita para trabajar con maestros, personal de apoyo educativo, administradores de edificios y el público en general. Aplica las regulaciones y políticas escolares de manera profesional. Mantiene buenas relaciones laborales con compañeros empleados y alumnos. Puede levantar y llevar hasta 50 libras. puede empujar/tirar hasta 10 libras KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS Y ABILITIES Capacidad para realizar instrucciones proporcionadas por escrito o verbalmente. Se pueden hacer adaptaciones razonables para que las personas con discapacidad puedan realizar las funciones esenciales. Los métodos habituales y convencionales de desempeñar las funciones del trabajo requieren las siguientes demandas físicas: algunos levantamiento, llevar, empujar y/o tirar; algunos inclinarse, arrodillarse, agacharse o arrastrarse; y una considerable destreza en el dedo fino.