BL: Elementary Library Media Paraprofessional (LMP), 4 hrs/day, beginning September 2, 2025
BL: Elementary Library Media Paraprofessional (LMP), 4 hrs/day, beginning September 2, 2025
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Job Description
Employee Group: TCCAPSA
Classification: V
Status:School year - 180 work days paid holidays
Location:Blair Elementary School
General Summary:
The Elementary Library Paraprofessional provides for the well-organized operation of the elementary Library Learning Center. The Elementary Library Paraprofessional reports to the building Principal with coordination of program responsibilities provided by the pre-k to 5 Teacher Librarian used at the state level.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promotes literature and the love or reading through reading aloud to students book talks and fairs author studies enrichment programs and reading guidance.
- Works with principals and teachers to establish a schedule for the use of the learning center with additional flexible time available.
- Assists in the instruction needed for use of LLC materials to include: computers reference materials the Dewey Decimal System Internet computer ethics OPAC (On-line Public Access Catalog) and audio/visual technology as it relates to the LLC and school.
- Researches and assembles materials (print non-print interschool loan) for teachers and students to support curriculum.
- Assists teacher with appropriate conduct of students.
- Selects LLC materials (print and non-print) supplies and equipment. Submit consideration forms based on review sources and needs of their collection to pre-K to 5 Teacher Librarian for approval or to rework.
- Manages circulation compiles bibliographies for staff and provides interlibrary loans.
- Maintains library-learning collection and other curricular materials including shelving regular shelf reading repairs weeding and discards.
- Learns and coordinates use of information technologies in support of information literacy.
- Regulates library site budget accounts.
- Performs clerical duties including statistical reports shelf lists files bi-weekly reports overdue notices/bills mail and word processing.
- Conducts inventory. Compiles inventory reports and year-end statistics.
- Attends K-5 Library in-service meetings site and district in-services conferences and continuing education workshops and implements district library initiatives.
- Assists other Library Paraprofessionals with automated library software new upgrades and manuals.
- Recruits trains and supervises adult and student volunteers in the LLC.
- Trains substitutes. Maintains a current substitute file and provides substitute lesson plans.
- Participates in site functions/committees as requested.
- Performs other LLC duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
- College degree and/or previous relevant work experience required.
- Possesses knowledge of and demonstrates an enthusiasm for literature.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with students and adults.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Ability to work independently.
- Demonstrates proficiency in spelling grammar and information technologies.
- Excellent organizational skills with emphasis on detail and time management.
- Dependable reliable and protective of sensitive/confidential information.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Preferred:
- Familiarity with audio-visual technology and automated library systems.
- Knowledge of Dewey Decimal and MARC systems.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
- Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
- Duties include frequent walking and physical activity as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying. Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property including bending pushing/pulling lifting twisting climbing stooping or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
- The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
- Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
- Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
Environmental Conditions:
Incumbents work in indoor environments with moderate to loud noise levels. Duties may be completed in cold and hot temperatures including work on slippery and/or uneven surfaces. Work environment includes working around students school equipment and office equipment.
Work Schedules:
Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the districts school year calendar.
Background Checks:
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
