2024-2025 School Year

Paraprofessional - Library Media

The job of Paraprofessional - Library Media is done for the purpose/s of assisting the library media specialist with instructional and non-instructional activities for students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities include organization and circulation of the collection, helping students and teachers with resource needs, supporting one-to-one device management, troubleshooting and assisting with the overall operation of the library.

This job reports to Principal

Benefits 

• Free Medical, Dental & Vision insurance options (valued at $7650)
• 100% district paid life insurance, and short term & long-term disability
• Generous paid time off policy - PTO, Holidays
• Retirement Plans - Pension (PEERS), 403(b) and 457(b)

*Benefits overview is published on our website: LPS Benefits Overview

Essential Functions

Assists with coordination, training, and support of library volunteers for the purpose of of ensuring efficiency for an informative and educational learning environment.

Assists students, staff, and parents with a variety of activities (e.g. researching and finding materials, assisting with classroom assignments, setting up equipment, trouble shoots computer problems, device insurance and claims processes, coordinating the lending of book sets, etc.) for the purpose of providing services to library clients.

Attends in-service training for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information and supporting District goals.

Confers with Library Media Specialist for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring the effective and efficient operation of the work unit.

Consistent interaction with students for the purpose of educating students.

Creates promotional displays, exhibits, and flyers for the purpose of promoting events, educational developments, and resources that are available for use.

Maintains a variety of documents, files, and records (e.g. LMC facility usage, schedules, overdue lists, troubleshooting log, order information, Destiny data, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and providing up-to-date, accurate information.

Monitors student activities (e.g.assures students sign in and out, issues passes if necessary, assists with computer and printer issues, assists in locating and selecting books, supervises after-school drop- in students, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a safe, supportive environment conducive to learning.

Oversees equipment usage (e.g. schedules all equipment, replies to equipment requests, resolves scheduling conflicts, provides updated information on web schedule, sets up DVD/TV, sets up projection/sound on laptops, creates work orders for unresolved issues, etc.) for the purpose of providing equipment in an efficient and effective manner.

Performs circulation activities (e.g. checks-in and checks-out materials, prepares circulation count, runs and distributes overdues, processes holds and interlibrary loan requests, follows up overdues through student contact and parent letters, assists clients in locating materials, oversees periodical organization and processing, etc.) for the purpose of controlling the use, location, and availability of items in the collection.

Performs a variety of clerical tasks (e.g. answers telephone, takes and delivers messages, updates and creates documents, conducts annual library inventory, copies and scans items, reconciles inventory reports, operates a variety of office equipment, orders supplies, etc.) for the purpose of supporting the effective and efficient functioning of the work unit.

Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports (e.g. monthly circulation reports, inventory reports, overdue reports, etc.) for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others.

Prepares items for deprocessing (e.g. compiles list of barcodes, removes any District identifying marks, removes items from the library catalog, sends remaining items to the warehouse, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a high quality collection.

Processes library books, periodicals, software, equipment, and related media materials (e.g. enters into files, stamps with school stamp, barcodes, puts on spine labels and mylar covers, laminates paperback books, shelves materials, dates magazines, etc.) for the purpose of providing students and staff with a wide-variety of materials.

Provides support for one-to-one computer devices (communicates with the library media specialist and building tech regarding damage or other issues, helps manage uninsured device collection, troubleshoots some computer and peripheral problems, assists with log-in issues, creates workorders for unsolved problems, circulates loaner devices for students and substitutes, supports circulation of devices at the beginning and end of the school year etc.) for the purpose of ensuring an efficient, effective and supportive learning environment.

Repairs and cleans books and materials for the purpose of ensuring availability of a high quality library collection.

Responds to inquiries of students and staff (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, computer/printer concerns, reservations, setup of equipment, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as required.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and customer service.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: library practices; and computer and Internet operations.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: Establishing effective working relationships; adaptability/flexibility; dealing with frequent interruptions; detail oriented; reliability; and good communication skills.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to effect the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 40% walking,

and 30% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes.

The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Equivalency: Associate's Degree preferred.

Required Testing:

Certificates and Licenses

60 College Credit Hours

Substitute Certificate Required within 30 days.

Continuing Educ. / Training:

10 hours Professional Development /yearly

CPR Training 

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Liberty Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and promotes a drug free workplace. We have multiple opportunities and welcome you to apply for any position you feel you are qualified to perform. 

Applicants for Liberty Public Schools must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

*Salary schedules are published on our website:  Liberty Public Schools