Paraprofessional, Library

DPS•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports library staff by performing general library tasks and providing routine assistance. Responsible for collection development and participation in budgeting activities. Note: Here is a link to the Paraprofessional Qualifications Guide

Requirements

To see what qualifications are acceptable for this role, please refer to this paraprofessional qualifications guide.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position.
Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) or more years of library related experience preferred.
Previous budgeting and related reporting experience preferred.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Responsibilities

Codes, classifies, catalogues, receives, checks out, and shelves library materials.
Converts written material to computerized library system.
Monitors circulation of library materials and delivers and retrieves library materials.
Performs library material inventory, and reconciles discrepancies.
Explains basic use of library facilities, resources, equipment, and services and provides library resource location, data search, and service assistance to students and teachers.
Assists individuals and small student groups locate library resources and materials.
Monitors students at assigned site and reinforces positive student behaviors, enforcing administration policies and rules governing students.
Discusses and coordinates instructional efforts with teachers and library staff.
Coordinates the classification, indexing, shelving and circulation of books, periodicals, audio-visual and multi-media information.