Paraprofessional, Library Aide (Part Time) (Starts at: $17.50 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools • Omaha, NE

19h • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibilities are to maintain a caring and instructional climate by providing students with a positive neutral environment. The Paraprofessional’s primary responsibilities include assisting the library media teacher(s) and other support personnel with instruction. The Paraprofessional also helps monitor student progress and performance by collecting data and maintaining records.

Requirements

• 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.
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a public school or library setting preferred.

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 Generate overdue and lost item notices Remove materials from circulation Assist with inventory of library materials
• Manage print materials in the library by: Assisting students and staff with locating materials Gathering and send materials to teachers upon request Sending requested materials to other libraries through inter office mail Returning borrowed materials to lending libraries Assessing returned books for any damage. Repair damaged items. Shelving items in numerical and alphabetical order based on the organization of the library with a high level of accuracy Facing and straightening of shelves Reading shelves to make sure books are in the proper order Boxing discarded materials for removal from the library
• Process new library materials by: Reconciling purchase orders and invoices to ensure delivery of all new materials Checking new materials for irregularities or damage Checking in new materials through the online circulation system to verify the catalog records, spine labels, and barcodes are correct Adding book jackets or covers, barcodes, and spine labels as needed
• Assist the school librarian by: Supporting learning activities in the library Helping staff and students use digital tools such as Microsoft products and digital resources Marketing the school library through development of engaging displays, shelf-face outs of books, brochures, flyers, announcements, etc. Helping to supervise students in the library Creating a welcoming atmosphere in the library for staff, students, and visitors by interacting with them in a friendly and professional manner Cleaning 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree