.5 Library Media Center Paraprofessional/.5 Building Paraprofessional

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Job summary

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 seeks a .5 Library Media Center Paraprofessional/.5 Building Paraprofessional to support students under the supervision of teachers. The role involves assisting with library materials, technology, and information literacy, including monitoring and guiding student use of the library.

The paraprofessional may assist with toileting and other physical needs per district protocol, and will participate in training.

Qualifications

• Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval.
• Ability to learn library technologies and systems.
• Desire to work with students and support diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers and students to develop knowledge needed to use library materials and organization.
• Manage circulation and storage of library media materials.
• Supervise students under the direction of the library media specialist.
• Enter and update catalog and patron information in the LMC database.
• Assist with preparation of instructional materials and displays.
• Promote a positive relationship with students, staff, and community.

Skills

Desire to work with students

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn library systems

Education

Valid ISBE Paraprofessional License or Short Term Approval

Job description

.5 Library Media Center Paraprofessional/.5 Building Paraprofessional JobID: 6859

• Position Type: Paraprofessionals/ Library Media Paraprofessional
• Date Posted: 10/28/2026
• Location: Indian Prairie Elementary School
• Date Available: 01/04/2027

Title

.5 Library Media Center Paraprofessional/.5 Building Paraprofessional

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a .5 Library Media Center (LMC) Paraprofessional/.5 Building Paraprofessional This position provides instructional and other support services in various classroom settings to students under the supervision of a teacher or other professional staff member. This position will require the paraprofessional to support academic, behavioral, language and/or physical needs. This position may include assisting/monitoring student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below).

LMC PARAPROFESSIONAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with teachers and students to develop knowledge needed to use library materials and organization
• Manage the circulation and storage of library media center materials
• Supervise students under the direction of the library media specialist
• Enter and update catalog and patron information into the LMC database
• Process, repair, and maintain books and periodicals
• Provide assistance in the instruction of information literacy and the use of appropriate technologies
• Assist in the use of library media center's hardware, software, and related technologies, including the circulation and cataloging programs (i.e. maintaining IPad carts, and resetting student passwords, etc.)
• Prepare correspondence, reports, bibliographies, and requisitions requested by the school library media specialist
• Assist in the preparation of instructional materials, exhibits, and displays
• Assist with annual inventories and the withdrawal of materials
• Train and coordinate volunteers as needed
• Participate in work-related support training and activities
• Help maintain an attractive and inviting library media center environment
• Promote a positive relationship with students, staff, and the community
• Report to the library media specialist
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration and related service staff
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration
• Assist student(s) to complete lesion activities, assignments and assessments
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below)
• CPI Certification encouragedand will be provided by District 47

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• ValidISBE Paraprofessional Licenseor Short Term Approval
• Work with teachers and students to develop knowledge needed to use library materials and organization
• Knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Working knowledge of the "Windows" operating system
• Working knowledge of district computer system
• Willingness to learn the library system
• Must have a desire to work with students
• Self-motivator
• Multi-tasker
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment and materials
• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and busy environment

Definition of toileting: Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the paramust provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting.

BUILDING PARAPROFESSIONAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with teachers, staff, support services and students
• Collaborate and foster teamwork
• Maintain anecdotal notes and data recording as needed
• Contribute strategies for developing acceptance of student(s) by school community; facilitate students' social interaction with teacher and peers in individual, large group and small group settings
• Assist/monitor student(s) to and from bus when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) recess period – indoors and outdoors when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) in lunchroom and hallways as appropriate.
• Assist with feeding skills with appropriate supervision/training
• Provide motor breaks for students when needed
• Assist/monitor student(s) with toileting and other physical needs - this includes providing physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location (see toileting definition below)
• Assist with care, correct use and maintenance of adaptive equipment
• Assist student(s) during emergency situations, drills and field trips
• Exhibit knowledge of student's IEP goals, medical needs and any student limitations
• Assist student with instructional activities as outlined by staff; utilize strategies to modify materials as directed
• Implement behavioral intervention plan and procedures as needed
• Attend ongoing training as needed
• Maintain same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as expected by staff
• Refer any questions or concerns from parents to appropriate staff members
• Assist student(s) to complete activities, assignments and assessments
• Assist in implementation of test accommodations/modifications during test administration
• Ability to work with multiple needs across multiple grades
• Communicate (verbal or written) with parents as directed by teacher, administration, and related service staff
• CPI Certification encouraged and will be provided by District 47

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• ValidISBE Paraprofessional Licenseor Short Term Approval
• Basic knowledge and willingness to learn appropriate use of technology
• Must have desire to work with students with special needs
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain confidentiality of students and their records
• Understand basic elements of an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Safety Plans and 504 Plans

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sitting, standing, lifting, bending, walking and running
• Demonstrate high level of flexibility, positive attitude, patience, sense of humor, perseverance, tenacity and concentration.

Definition of toileting: Due to a child's disability or medical condition, the para must provide physical assistance to a student during the act of toileting while in the toileting location. (examples: removing all undergarments, wiping, physically assisting onto and off the toilet area) Walking a child to the bathroom or providing supervision while in the bathroom which does not require physical contact would not be defined as toileting.

Starting Rate $18.20/hour. Eligible for paid time off benefits, and medical insurance benefits.