Library Paraprofessional-Elementary Schools (7 hrs per day)
Library Paraprofessional-Elementary Schools (7 hrs per day)
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Job Description
Job Description:
The School Library Paraprofessional provides support to the instructional program with specific responsibilities for maintaining the library and media collections; identifying age-appropriate resources for students and teachers utilizing library and media resources; selecting appropriate items in support of classroom instruction; and performing clerical functions related to collection processing circulation maintenance and inventory of library materials.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Associates Degree required. Bachelors preferred.
- Experience with grant writing.
- Experience working with elementary age students is desirable.
- First Aid/CPR certification desirable.
- Experience with students with disabilities required.
- Able to work collaboratively with colleagues. Experience working with students with a variety of learning behavioral and emotional challenges.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with children and adults. Familiarity with computer operations and instructional.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to interact and take direction from a variety of professionals.
- Proficiency with keyboarding and filing.
- Physical requirements the work requires regular bending stretching stooping pushing and pulling; lifting print and other materials office equipment and supplies of up to 25 pounds and the ability to move a reasonable quantity of materials from place to place within or outside the Library.
- The ability to travel between library branches and other locations may be required.
Responsibilities:
- The Library Paraprofessional provides support to students in the library/media center during the school day and under the direction of the Building Principal.
- Promotes a love of reading and lifelong learning.
- Monitors students usage of ST Math and supports student progress.
- Provides classroom management for classes using the library.
- Assists students and staff in locating library materials.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of the library collection including the purchase cataloging processing and inventory of materials.
- Manage and list the books for elementary school students with a DEI proficient lens.
REPORTS TO:
Building Principal
LOCATION:
0.2 FTE Becket Washington Elementary School (1 day)
0.2 FTE Kittredge Elementary School (1 day)
0.6 FTE Craneville Elementary School (3 days)
SALARY:
In accordance paraprofessional contract.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please email a letter of intent to the Superintendent.
Central Berkshire Regional School District in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy does not discriminate in its programs activities facilities employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age disability sex religion national origin sexual orientation homelessness veteran status or gender identity and does not tolerate any form of discrimination intimidation threat coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work. M.G.L. c.76 s5
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
