Library Paraeducator

Easton-Redding-Region 9 School Districts; Redding (CT); Vor Ort; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Easton-Redding-Region 9 School Districts seeks a Library Media Center Aide to support the daily operation of the library, assist students with materials, checkout, shelving, and organization, and help maintain a welcoming, student-centered environment.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, professionalism, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, including clerical duties and basic technology use, under supervision of library staff and administration.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training preferred.
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Experience in a school library, public library, educational setting, or similar environment is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic technology skills and willingness to learn school and library management systems.
• Patience, flexibility, professionalism, and a genuine interest in supporting middle school students.
• Maintain student confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times.

Aufgaben

• Assist with the daily operation and organization of the Library Media Center.
• Support students in locating, checking out, returning, and using library materials.
• Check materials in and out using the library circulation system.
• Shelve and organize books and materials accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain an orderly, welcoming, student-centered library environment.
• Prepare, process, label, cover, repair, and organize library materials.
• Assist with inventory, collection organization, displays, and library projects.
• Perform clerical and organizational tasks for the Library Media Center.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Technology basics

Patience and professionalism

Confidentiality

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Additional education or training preferred

Experience with school-aged children preferred

Tools

Library circulation system

Library management systems

Jobbeschreibung

Position Summary

The successful candidate will be flexible, collaborative, student-centered, and able to build positive relationships with students and staff. This position supports the daily operation of the Library Media Center, and works under the direction of certified library/media staff and school administration.

Library Media Center Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily operation and organization of the Library Media Center.
• Support students in locating, checking out, returning, and appropriately using library materials.
• Check materials in and out using the library circulation system.
• Shelve and organize books and other materials accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with maintaining an orderly, welcoming, and student-centered library environment.
• Prepare, process, label, cover, repair, and organize library materials.
• Assist with inventory, collection organization, displays, and other library projects.
• Perform clerical and organizational tasks associated with the operation of the Library Media Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training preferred.
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Experience in a school library, public library, educational setting, or similar organizational environment is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic technology skills and willingness to learn school and library management systems.
• Patience, flexibility, professionalism, and a genuine interest in supporting middle school students.
• Maintain student confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Easton, Redding, and Region 9 School Districts are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.