Library Media Teaching Assistant

Decatur Public Schools District #61; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Decatur Public Schools District #61 is seeking a Library Media Assistant to support students in the library and provide tutoring services. The role involves assisting with library materials, technology support, and collaboration with teachers to promote effective learning environments.

The position requires attendance at meetings, contribution to school improvement efforts, and interaction with students, parents, and staff to ensure high-quality library services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 60 semester hours of college credit.
• Successful training at an accredited college or institution of higher learning.
• Experience with one-on-one teaching practices.
• Knowledgeable of library services and practices.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to positively interact with teachers, parents and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one and/or small group tutoring for eligible students.
• Assist with classroom management in the library, such as organizing instructional and other materials.
• Provide assistance with technology as required by students and staff.
• Conduct parental involvement activities related to the library/media services.
• Support teachers and staff in implementing best practices in the classroom based upon scientifically-based research.
• Manage library collections under the supervision of a qualified library/media specialist.
• Represent the interest of the library on site-based and school improvement committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

One-on-one teaching

Interpersonal skills

Library services knowledge

Education

60 semester hours

Professional training from accredited institution

Job description

500.052E
TITLE: Library Media Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum 60 semester hours of college credit
2. Successful training at an accredited college or institution of higher learning.
3. Experience with one-on-one teaching practices
4. Knowledgeable of library services and practices
5. Interpersonal skills and ability to positively interact with teachers, parents and students.

REPORTS TO:

Library Media Specialist
Building Principal
Assistant Principal

JOB GOAL:

To provide support and assist in facilitating quality services for district students

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. To provide one-on-one and/or small group tutoring for eligible students.
2. Assist with classroom management in the library, such as organizing instructional and other materials.
3. Provide assistance with technology as required by students and staff.
4. Conduct parental involvement activities related to the library/media services.
5. Support teachers and staff in implementing "best practices" in the classroom based upon scientifically-based research.
6. Manage library collections under the supervision of a qualified library/media specialist.
7. Represent the interest of the library on site-based and school improvement committees.
8. Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EM PLOYMENT:

1. School year

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel and provisions set forth in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Physical Demands

Handle work which deals mostly with people, objects, equipment in a general setting; depth perception and field of vision are important. Employee regularly is required to bend, stoop, twist, turn, reach, lift (up to 50 pounds), carry, pull, push, climb, and kneel; walking and standing approximately 50-75% of each shift. Employee must recognize differences in sound, such as voices/noises that are loud and playful instead of angry and combative; ability to differentiate tones and volumes in conversation.

Mental Demands

The Teaching Assistant must ensure that children are supervised at all times, and that children are involved in safe and appropriate activities. There may be a number of situations happening at once, and the Teaching Assistant must be prepared to handle accidents and emergencies at any time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Teaching Assistant will be working in a busy and occasionally noisy environment. There may be a number of activities and circumstances happening at once, and the Teacher will have to supervise all students at all times.

Approved September 23,2003

This position falls under the Decatur Federation of Teaching Assistants.

The Salary Schedule is attached above. Benefit information can be found HERE.