Learning Center Paraprofessional 7 Hrs

Pekin Public Schools District 108•Pekin, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Pekin Public Schools District 108 is hiring a 7-hour Learning Center Paraprofessional at L.E. Starke Primary School for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year. The position is scheduled to start January 4, 2027, and is a 180-day bargaining-unit position. Benefits are commensurate with the contract. The paraprofessional monitors and manages Learning Center materials and helps students and staff who use the facility. The Learning Center is intended to serve as a hub of academic activity, with its books, hardware, software, and collections kept well managed. The role works under procedures established by the Library-Media Facilitator and/or principal and performs other tasks as assigned by either of them.

Requirements

State of Illinois Paraprofessional License [ELS(PARA)].
Submit a completed online application, a letter of interest, a copy of a Paraprofessional/Substitute License, and three signed letters of recommendation.

Nice To Haves

The district may accept alternatives to the stated qualifications if the Board finds them appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Monitor and promote compliance with Learning Center procedures established by the Library-Media Facilitator and/or principal, referring conflicts as necessary.
Manage circulation and shelving of print and non-print materials, including operating the library automation system, creating and distributing overdue lists, and collecting fines.
Maintain the general neatness and attractiveness of the Learning Center.
Work with the parent liaison to schedule Learning Center volunteers, provide volunteer training, and monitor the volunteer program.
Maintain files of catalog cards, vertical-file materials, and publishers’ catalogs.
Make simple repairs to damaged books and materials.
Monitor and maintain instructional equipment housed in the Learning Center.
Provide initial technology troubleshooting and facilitate Tech Support.
Supervise book fairs.
Inventory the Learning Center annually as directed by the Library-Media Facilitator.
Process and receive purchase orders as directed by the Library-Media Facilitator.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the principal or Library-Media Facilitator.