Paraprofessional - Level 1- Media Center - 27.5 Hours

Position:Level 1 Media Center Paraprofessional

Location: Paris Ridge Elementary

Reports To:Building Principal

Work Year:183 Days (27.5 Hours per week)

Salary:$15.78 per hour

Start Date:School Year

Position Summary

Performs a wide variety of support services to facilitate the efficient operation of the library and sets daily priorities based on knowledge of the overall function of the library and performs work as required or assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintains the schools collection of books for students and teachers; assists in overseeing and maintaining the computerized library circulation system; maintains media center inventory; checks books magazines by scanning barcodes; maintains the collection of books by replacing worn or damaged books and ordering replacements and new books.
• Assists students and teachers in locating books in the media center and in verifying bibliographic information; creates electronic and traditional bulletin boards.
• Maintains schedules for the Media Center and coordinates the use of these areas with other staff members for extra activities or events requiring the use of this space.
• Greets students students and visitors to the Media Center while maintaining a positive and professional attitude
• Provides clerical support in the office when needed.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the principal.

Employment Qualifications

• EDUCATION: This position requires knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or an Associates degree.
• EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one to three years of progressively more responsible or expansive experience in a public education setting is preferred.
• SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
• CERTIFICATES LICENSES OR REGISTRATIONS: None Required

Other Knowledge Skills and Attributes

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred:

• Highly flexible with good attendance
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to work as part of the team
• Excellent computer skill
• Must maintain confidentiality
• Remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District
• Knowledge of school software systems
• Experience working in a school district

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit use hands to finger handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers.

Work Environment

The physical demands described here 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 noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NonDiscrimination

Caledonia Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation and transgender identity) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its programs and activities including employment opportunities

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority