Library Paraprofessional - Stratton Elementary School (0.4 FTE)
Library Paraprofessional - Stratton Elementary School (0.4 FTE)
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The vision of the Arlington Public Schools is to be an equitable educational community where all learners feel a sense of belonging experience growth and joy and are empowered to shape their own futures and contribute to a better world.
Arington Public Schools
Arlington MA 02476
Job Description
POSITION: School Library Paraprofessional
JOB GOALS: The School Library Paraprofessional provides assistance to students and staff in the Library/Media Center during the school day and under the direction of the Building Principal and Lead Library/Media Teacher supports the activities of the Library/Media Center.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors Degree; Experience Working with Children; Love of Literature and Specific Knowledge of Childrens and/or Young Adult Literature.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promotes a love of reading and lifelong learning
- Provides classroom management for classes using the library
- Reads books to classes visiting the library and introduces basic library skills/usage
- Assists students and staff in locating library materials
- Circulates library materials to students and staff
- Shelves books
IN ADDITION AS POSSIBLE:
- Participates in professional development and staff meetings
- Works with parent volunteers
- Processes catalogs and circulates books and other print and non-print librarymaterials including mobile technology devices
- Maintains and updates the collection
- Manages room scheduling
- Collaborates with fundraising efforts to support the Library/Media Center
- Assists PTO in Book Fair
- Performs other Library and Multimedia duties as assigned by the Building Principal
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 183 Days school year
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SALARY/BENEFITS: In accordance with other Paraprofessionals in the Arlington Public Schools
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
SALARY/BENEFITS: In accordance with AEA Unit D Contract
The Arlington Public Schools are committed to creating an inclusive and safe learning and working environment that reflects a diversity of perspectives values and experiences. We welcome staff who are aware of the role that bias and prejudice play in society are creative and willing to try new approaches and are reflective about their daily practice. We are looking for candidates who welcome a challenge are eager to collaborate and contribute to the success of students are ready to engage in two-way partnership with families and who will contribute their diverse talents to the organization as a whole.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
