Educational Assistant - 6.5 Hrs Day

Millcreek Township School District • Erie, PA

15h

About The Position

Support the delivery of the educational program to students.

Requirements

• Minimum two years post-secondary (48 credits), Associate Degree, or passing score on the Title I Paraprofessional Assessment test administered through I.U.5, preferred.
• High School diploma.
• Have an interest in libraries and possess a willingness to work with others, particularly students.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining a calm and helpful demeanor.
• Typing skills and computer literacy, required.
• Maintain confidentiality of District and school business.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of online library.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.
• Ability to sit, talk, and hear.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push items of 50 lbs. such as pushing children in a wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture.
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
• Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
• Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must be courteous.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read, write, and do computations.
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and problem-solving.
• Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• Previous library and computer experience/degree desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform all clerical duties, including:
• Correspondence
• Bibliographies
• Forms for library use
• Statistics and records
• Computer catalog records
• Computer catalog operations
• Book processing/management (spine labels, bar coding, etc.)
• Input library borrowers’ information into computer.
• Assist in preparing materials for use and repair of materials. These duties include:
• Process all new library materials (books, periodicals, and AV resources).
• Create MARC records for all library materials.
• Repair of materials in a timely fashion.
• Assist in preparation of materials for bibliographies including gathering materials for teachers when requested.
• Perform circulation tasks of all library materials (books, periodicals, and AV resources).
• Check materials in and out.
• Arrange materials on the shelves.
• Locate and retrieve materials.
• Prepare and send overdue notices.
• Record circulation statistics.
• Process materials withdrawn by librarian, including removing MARC records of withdrawn materials and from catalog and Access PA.
• Assist with inventory and deselecting.
• Assist with displays and bulletin boards to enhance the atmosphere of the library.
• Monitor students and library operations.
• Respond to the needs and interest of all library patrons (students, teachers, administrators, and parents) under the supervision of the library coordinator and administration, while maintaining an appropriate study-oriented or leisure reading atmosphere.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of all computer programs, subscription databases and other online resources.
• Observe and report student behavior, using referral forms and other appropriate processes.
• Fulfill lamination requests for the building.
• Create hall passes for faculty when needed.
• Enter classroom attendance for substitutes.
• Lend Chromebooks to students.
• Accept broken student devices from IT.
• Replace toner as needed.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED