Library Paraprofessional

Waukegan Public School District 60•Waukegan, IL

31d

About The Position

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 17,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th - 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. The Library Media Specialist will be directly responsible to the building Principal. He/she will ensure that students are effective users of information and ideas by providing intellectual and physical access to materials in all formats, and by providing instruction to foster competence and stimulate interest in reading, viewing, and using information and ideas. He/she will be indirectly responsible to the Director of Secondary Education for all matters pertaining to curriculum, instructional methods, assessment and materials.

Requirements

Paraprofessional License or Paraprofessional Approval

Responsibilities

Performs the duties of information specialist, teacher, and instructional consultant as a specialist in learning resources and strategies; information location, evaluation and use; and the design of instruction
Serves on committees involved with designing learning activities for students and/or curricular revision
Utilizes current research and methods in areas of technology, teaching, learning, library and information science
Collaborates with teachers to integrate research, information retrieval skills, and literature appreciation into the curriculum
Collaborates with teachers in developing activities which stress interdisciplinary strategies
Assists teachers and students in using information resources and incorporating information skills into classroom curriculum
Exercises leadership and serves as a catalyst in the instructional program, providing various services to students and staff
Uses a variety of material and activities to stimulate and maximize learning to help students achieve educational and personal goals
Maintains an attractive and inviting physical environment which allows for enriched learning experiences and intellectual growth.
Selects materials and technology which support the school's educational philosophy and curriculum
Creates and maintains a collection development process which includes such aspects as maintaining accurate and current catalogs and records, weeding, and inventories
Provides access to materials and information for both students and staff by adhering to established policies, laws, (including copyright laws), principles of intellectual freedom, and ethical behavior
Selects and provides resources and technologies needed to integrate and produce authentic learning experiences.
Develops short and long-range goals which guide the development of the library media program
Promotes the library media programs services, and its materials by maintaining a positive relationship with students, staff, and the community
Develops and implements policies and procedures of flexible access for staff and students
Works with administration and staff to implement a technologically advanced facility and program
Evaluates library media programs, services, facilities, and materials to ensure optimum use
Submits all reports accurately and promptly
Prepares and oversees a library media program budget which reflects the needs of the entire school community
Selects, trains, and supervises clerical support, student assistants, and adult volunteers to perform duties efficiently
Maintains and enhances professional knowledge in trends and technology in information science by participating in various professional organizations and activities which relate to the library media programs and technology.
Perform such other professional duties as may be assigned by the building principal and Director of Secondary Education.