What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Paraprofessional position at DICKINSON HIGH SCHOOL?
Position: Library Paraprofessional
Campus: Dickinson High School
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Immediate Supervisor(s): Campus Principal/Librarian
Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual
Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual
POSITION SUMMARY:
- Work under the direct supervision of campus principal and Librarian Media Specialist
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma
- 30 hours of college instruction (desired)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to work within deadlines and handle frequent interruptions
- Ability to work well with children and adults
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of general office equipment
- Proficient knowledge of computers
Experience:
- Two years experience working with school-aged children preferred
- One year of clerical experience
- Library knowledge or experience preferred
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional:
- Provide individual instruction and assistance in using library media center resources, including computers and audiovisual equipment
- Assist the teachers and students in locating materials and books for assignments and research
- Assist student aides and parent volunteers in their library duties
- Assist in the annual inventory and weeding of library media center materials
- Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
- Assist with scheduling of equipment and library usages.
- Assist teachers to maintain student behavior and maintain an orderly atmosphere
- Assist with the enforcement of library media center rules
- Supervise students and student aides
- Participate in in-service training programs
- Prepare and send out overdue notices, collect fines, and prepare a statement or receipt
- Prepare bulletin boards and displays
- Shelve incoming books, materials, and equipment
- Accurate and consistent use of timesheets and AESOP
- Perform other duties as may be assigned
EXPECTATIONS OF MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; other specialized and adaptive equipment used by students, library automation system
- Motion: Frequent walking and reaching, frequent standing; kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
- Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); heavy lifting (45 pounds or over)
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (body fluids, bacteria, communicable diseases)
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; Ability to interact positively and proactively with students with behavioral concerns, communicate verbally and in writing, instruct and maintain emotional control under stress
- Professional Dress: Dress must be clean, neat, in a manner appropriate for his or her assignment, and in accordance with any additional standards established by his or her supervisor and approved by the Superintendent. During work hours, visible body piercings (except earrings) will not be allowed.
EVALUATIONS:
- Performance of this position will be evaluated annually