Paraprofessional, Library Aide (Part Time) Rate $17.50 Per Hour

Omaha Public Schools•Omaha, NE

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Paraprofessional, Library Aide position is a shared role between Benson West and Boyd Elementary Schools, operating from August through May when students are in session. The primary purpose of this role is to maintain a caring and instructional climate by providing students with a positive and neutral environment. The Paraprofessional will assist library media teacher(s) and other support personnel with instruction, monitor student progress and performance by collecting data, and maintaining records.

Requirements

Ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine.
Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.
Ability to work in standing/walking positions on a frequent basis throughout the work shift.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop and maintain balance while performing job related tasks.
Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to read and use information from written materials and visual displays.
Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.
Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.
An Associate's degree, OR completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, OR demonstrated proficiency in the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics via state or locally approved competency test.
Ability to collaborate as a team member.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Demonstrates a positive attendance record and prior work history.
Ability to use a computer required.
Ability to work with and meet individual needs of students.
Ability to comply with OPS’s policies and practices for discipline, philosophy, and guidelines.
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to perform a variety of assigned record keeping duties.
Ability to serve as a positive, mature role model.
Willingness to learn alternative methods of dealing with inappropriate school behavior.
Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses, certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g., Paraprofessionals obtaining “Highly Qualified status,” etc.), as identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and requirements for your position throughout employment.
A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is acceptable for the position.
Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if required for position offered).
Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required for position offered).
Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a public school or library setting preferred.
Evidence of good mental and physical health.

Responsibilities

Uses the online circulation system to check in and out materials to staff and students, adhering to library policies regarding privacy and access to resources.
Generates overdue and lost item notices.
Removes materials from circulation.
Assists with inventory of library materials.
Manages print materials in the library by assisting students and staff with locating materials, gathering and sending materials to teachers upon request, sending requested materials to other libraries through inter office mail, and returning borrowed materials to lending libraries.
Assesses returned books for damage and repairs damaged items.
Shelves items in numerical and alphabetical order based on the organization of the library with a high level of accuracy.
Faces and straightens shelves, and reads shelves to ensure books are in the proper order.
Boxes discarded materials for removal from the library.
Processes new library materials by reconciling purchase orders and invoices, checking new materials for irregularities or damage, checking in new materials through the online circulation system, and adding book jackets or covers, barcodes, and spine labels as needed.
Assists the school librarian by supporting learning activities, helping staff and students use digital tools, marketing the school library through displays and promotional materials, and supervising students in the library.
Creates a welcoming atmosphere in the library for staff, students, and visitors by interacting in a friendly and professional manner.
Cleans areas as needed, including wiping down student tables & chairs, dusting shelves, and wiping down computer keyboards, mice, and monitors.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff as designated by the Superintendent.