Library Aide

Media Center Paraprofessional

Position
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist the school librarian and certified professional staff in the library to enable students to effectively use the instructional materials in the learning space.

Essential Job Functions?

• Help students find the right reference and instructional materials so they can make the most of the media center's resources.
• Support students in improving skills like reading, language arts, math, computer use, and media literacy.
• Assist with keeping the circulation desk running smoothly and maintaining circulation records.
• Work one-on-one or with small groups to strengthen basic learning skills.
• Set up and operate audiovisual equipment as needed.
• Help organize and file learning materials, including cataloging new items.
• Prepare, copy, and share educational materials to support lessons.
• Comfortably lead both large and small groups of students during weekly activities and lessons.

Additional Duties
Perform any other related duties as assigned.
                Note:    The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Assist in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructional equipment, including a personal computer if necessary.
• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Communication Requirements

• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist or other supervisor, and assist students with respect to instructional and non-instructional tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
                Note:    Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

Posted vacancies in SAU 16 have been approved by the School Board.

It is the policy of SAU 16 not to discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, age, or disability in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices. 

Selection Procedure
All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process

FLSA Status: Non-exempt