Elementary School Library Media Paraprofessional Aide

Albrecht Elementary School has an opening for a Library Media Paraprofessional Aide. We are seeking a skilled, organized, and student-centered individual to support the daily operation of the elementary school library. The ideal candidate will build positive relationships with students, maintain an inviting learning environment, and manage a variety of responsibilities with accuracy, flexibility, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Maintains strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to build positive and appropriate relationships with elementary school students
• Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to changing priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic proficiency with computers, digital resources, databases, and common educational technology
• The ability to learn library circulation, inventory, and student information systems
• Sound judgment, initiative, reliability, and consistent follow-through
• The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• The ability to provide active student supervision and respond calmly and appropriately to student needs
• A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, inclusion, and respectful interactions
• An interest in books, literacy, technology, and supporting student learning
• Physical responsibilities may include standing or walking for extended periods, moving throughout the library and school, reaching and bending to shelve materials, and lifting or moving books, boxes, devices, and equipment

Responsibilities

• Creates a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging library environment
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility, and a calm demeanor
• Works independently while also collaborating effectively with staff
• Communicates clearly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues
• Uses sound judgment when supervising students and addressing behavior
• Demonstrates comfort with technology and a willingness to learn new systems
• Maintains confidentiality and handles student information appropriately
• Promotes reading, curiosity and responsible technology use
• Adapts to changing priorities and manages multiple responsibilities
• Takes initiative and follows through on assigned tasks
• Supervising students and reinforcing schoolwide and library expectations
• Assisting students with locating, selecting, checking out, and returning library materials
• Managing circulation tasks, overdue materials, student accounts, and library records
• Shelving, organizing, repairing, labeling, and processing books and other resources
• Training staff and student helpers to help with basic library functions
• Maintaining accurate inventories of books, technology, equipment, and library materials
• Creating engaging displays and helping promote books, reading initiatives, library programs, and school activities
• Supporting students with basic research, digital resources, technology tools, and responsible information use
• Assisting teachers and staff with locating materials and preparing resources for classroom use
• Supporting small groups, individual students, or classroom activities
• Assisting with book fairs, reading challenges, special events, and other library or schoolwide programming
• Completing clerical responsibilities, including maintaining records, preparing communications, organizing materials, and entering information into library or school systems
• Collaborating with teachers, administrators, technology staff, and other paraprofessionals to support student learning
• Performing other duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the library and school

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Rate of Pay: $18.00/hr

Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday

[Days of employment are consistent with the school calendar]

Send letter of interest, resume, and application to:

Kelly Knox, Principal

Albrecht Elementary School

1400 21st St

Brodhead, WI 53520

Deadline for Applications: July 31, 2026

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Physical Setting:

• Public school

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18