Paraeducator, Library Media Candidate Pool

Howard County Public School System • Lawrence, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the principal or assistant principal and direct supervision from a Media Specialist, the Library Media Paraeducator provides support for every aspect of library media center operations. The Library Media Paraeducator supports instruction, circulation of library materials, research, audio/visual components equipment, and clerical work. Performance is evaluated annually.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent (must scan and upload diploma or official transcript to online application).
• Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent and a passing score on the ParaPro Assessment.
• 48 college credits or more from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to work as part of a team with flexibility, independently and cooperatively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when discussing students’ progress and concerns with staff.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
• Ability to reinforce lesson plans to support the educational program for student(s).
• Ability to follow directions from the teacher, which may include reinforcing instruction presented by the teacher.
• Ability to provide personal attention to students on an individual basis.
• Ability to work with small groups of students and assist with instruction.
• Ability to discuss problems affecting students’ progress and with the teacher and, if so directed with other professional staff.
• Ability to carry out assignments to completion.
• Possess knowledge of technology and HCPSS required computers systems and devices.
• Ability to demonstrate strong human relations skills.
• Ability to have strong, positive communication and interaction skills when dealing with co- workers, students, administrators, families and/or the community.
• Ability to file alpha-numerically.
• Ability to perform clerical work
• Ability to attend professional development sessions during the scheduled workday.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or carry 50-75 pounds with assistance.
• Physical ability to work around children including standing and sitting, in a chair and/or on the floor, for extended periods of time.
• Physical ability to complete bending, pushing/pulling, walking, running, kneeling, twisting, squatting, crouching, overhead and above shoulder reaching movements.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to operate standard office as well as student devices/equipment or classroom equipment.
• Must be able to actively monitor and respond to students who elope from the classroom, school building, or other emergency situations. Including the ability to move quickly towards students who may elope from an assigned area.
• Requires visual acuity to read and write printed materials and observe the activities of children.
• Ability to hear, with or without use of hearing aid(s), sufficient to hear any conversation with others.
• The person selected for this position must meet all requirements of the physical examination administered by a medical service selected by the Howard County Department of Education.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with students in a K-12 setting.

Responsibilities

• Assists the library media specialist with instruction.
• Supports the mission of the library media program.
• Organizes and performs assigned tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assists students and staff with the use of computers, devices, other equipment, software, and applications.
• Assists students and teachers in finding print, digital resources and other materials.
• Understands and applies basic library organization systems such as Dewey Decimal, subject headings and keywords.
• Prepares, processes, receives orders and unpacks library media materials.
• Prepares library materials for circulation.
• Check in and out all library media materials using the library media automation system.
• Responsible for shelving and organizing library media materials efficiently and accurately.
• Maintains records, inventories and prepares overdue notices for media materials.
• Prepares correspondence and reports, such as bibliographies, reading lists, and announcements.
• Schedules equipment for use in the library media center and throughout the school.
• Prepares and maintains an updated list of equipment that is distributed daily.
• Assists with the maintenance of materials and equipment.
• Troubleshoots technology equipment and computer issues.
• Submits purchase orders for library media materials using the electronic purchasing system.
• Trains library media volunteers and student assistants.
• Assists with the use of the video distribution system.
• Prepares bulletin boards, exhibits and other displays to create a library space that is a welcoming and positive learning facility.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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