Library Paraeducator

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fargo Public Schools in Fargo, ND is seeking a Library Assistant to coordinate daily library operations, check materials in and out, shelve items, and supervise students during the school day.

You will assist with AV equipment, maintain the catalog, support acquisitions, and participate in required training. This role supports teachers and students in a busy school media center with a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues and guardians.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with library operations.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with colleagues and students.
• Checks materials in and out on the electronic circulation system.
• Shelves and files materials; maintains neat order in the media center.
• Supervises students and staff in the library; answers phones and takes messages.
• Books and circulates materials, including assessment of lost items.
• Assists with audiovisual equipment and software used for instruction.
• Tracks materials, equipment locations, and patron database in the catalog.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Library experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AV devices

Catalog/database software

Job description

Job Type

8750 FTE/35 Hours/Week Benefits Eligibility Eligible Schedule Monday - Friday Salary Range Group 2 from $18.24 to $22.70 per hour

Position Purpose

Coordinates activities to ensure smooth operation of the Library.

Responsibilities

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Checks materials in and out on the electronic circulation, including overdue items.
• Shelves and files materials.
• Keeps media center in neat order throughout the day.
• Supervises/Assists students and staff while in the library.
• Answers the telephone and takes messages.
• Bookkeeping functions for lost and missing materials.
• Runs the television distribution system and videotapes drop-feeds from PPTV.
• Unpacks, checks in, and displays new materials.
• Orders materials and distributes from other sources, including preview items through DIR.
• Keeps track of where materials and equipment are located and maintains a computer database for such.
• Maintains and updates the database of patrons in the electronic catalog.
• Checks in magazines, prepares them for accessibility, and routes appropriate ones each month.
• Assists in troubleshooting audiovisual & electronic equipment (five minute fixes) and software programs used for instruction and management.
• Reserves audiovisual and electronic equipment, maintains inventory for staff, and is able to demonstrate usage.
• Assists the Library Media Specialist with acquisitions/materials following protocols.
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to communicate with students, colleagues, and parents/guardians
• Basic academic and computer skills
• Experience in libraries and basic knowledge of library operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering in a school setting
• Experience with computers and AV devices, computer and AV operations, connecting computer and AV peripherals, computer software applications, online resources, and general electronic troubleshooting.

Eligibility and Application Requirements

Applicants for administrative, teaching, professional and other certified staff positions will need to attach: 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume/CV 3) Three (3) Letters of Reference.

Job postings will be closed for applications at 5:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed in the posting.

Fargo Public Schools does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

The Fargo Public School District

The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, [phone].

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education

Office for Civil Rights

Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-1100