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Position Type: Licensed: Paraprofessional/Teacher Assistant/Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional Date Posted: 5/12/2025 Location: Thomas Paine Elementary School Date Available: 08/13/2025 District: Urbana School District 116 This post is just an advertisement. For more detailed information about salary and benefits, and to apply to this position, please click HERE or go to usd116.schoolspring.com TITLE : Library Teaching Assistant LOCATION : Thomas Paine Elementary School SUPERVISOR: Librarian and Building Principal and/or Assistant Principal JOB SUMMARY: The library teaching assistant assists with the library's ongoing operation and is supervised by the librarian. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following essential functions satisfactorily: Patron Services Promotes a positive relationship with students, staff, and community Assists students and staff in their utilization of library materials and resources Responds to routine reference questions Supervises students following established behavioral guidelines Trains and oversees library volunteers Operations Circulates materials using the automated system Generates/disseminates overdue reports and notices Shelves materials Assists in preparing displays and exhibits Helps maintain a safe, attractive, and inviting school library environment Implements efficient office procedures Materials Follows established procedures in processing, circulating, and maintaining the collection Catalogs and processes new library materials and performs the necessary tasks to make the materials shelf-ready Assists with the weeding of materials Assists with annual inventory Assists with the organization, inventory, and maintenance of audiovisual materials Places online request to borrow materials from other libraries Repairs damaged materials QUALIFICATIONS: To be issued a paraprofessional license, one must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE. 60 hours of college credit or passing scores on a Basic Skills test are required. OTHER SKILLS & ABILITIES Service-oriented attitude and demeanor General technology skills General knowledge of library procedures is desirable Willingness to learn new tasks and assume new responsibilities Highly organized Excellent communication and collaboration skills Excellent problem-solver Must have a positive attitude toward children of all backgrounds, abilities, skills, and needs TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage. There are many opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer. This is a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This is not an exempt position. Student Contact Days and other days stipulated on the work calendar in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. This post is just an advertisement. For more detailed information about salary and benefits, and to apply to this position, please click HERE or go to usd116.schoolspring.com