Library Paraeducator

Position Purpose:Coordinates activities to ensure smooth operation of theLibrary.

Responsibilities
Communicates collaborates and cooperates with colleagues supervisors and students.
Checks materials in and out on the electronic circulation including overdue items.
Shelves and files materials.
Keeps media center in neat order throughout the day.
Supervises/Assists students and staff while in the library.
Answers the telephone and takes messages.
Bookkeeping functions for lost and missing materials.
Runs the television distribution system and videotapes drop-feeds from PPTV.
Unpacks checks in and displays new materials.
Orders materials and distributes from other sources including preview items through DIR.
Keeps track of where materials and equipment are located and maintains a computer database for such.
Maintains and updates the database of patrons in the electronic catalog.
Checks in magazines prepares them for accessibility and routes appropriate ones each month
Assists in troubleshooting audiovisual & electronic equipment (five minutefixes) and software programs used for instruction and management.
Reserves audiovisual and electronic equipment maintains inventory for staff and is able to demonstrate usage.
Assists the Library Media Specialist with acquisitions/materials following protocols.
Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to communicate with students colleagues and parents/guardians
Basic academic and computer skills
Experience in libraries and basic knowledge of library operations

Preferred Qualifications
Experience working or volunteering in a school setting
Experience with computers and AV devices computer and AV operations connecting computer and AV peripherals computer software applications online resources and general electronic troubleshooting.

Application Procedures
All applications for openFargo Public Schools positions must be madevia Papersubmissions will not be accepted. Applicationmaterials must clearly explain how experienceand education are related totheminimumqualifications and job duties.

Applicants for administrative teaching professional and othercertified staffpositions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter2) Resume/CV3) Three(3) Letters ofReference.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST)on theclosing date listed in theposting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND andeligibleto claim veterans preferencemust upload aForm fordisabled veterans preferencemust includeacurrent statement ofdisabledstatusfrom theVeteransAffairsOffice.

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The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs activities and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a students parents guardians or employees race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry disability age or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the Districts compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI Title IX the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings Director of Compliance who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S. Fargo North Dakota 58103 .

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act they may bring forward a grievance to the Districts Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The Districts grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the Districts grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington DC 20202-1100