Library Paraeducator Elementary

Illinois School District U-46; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 in Independence is seeking a Paraeducator/Library Paraeducator for the Elementary (PreK-6) library/media center. This 10-month, 8-hour per day position supports teachers and students in accessing library materials and resources.

The role requires maintaining a well-organized library environment, designing a purchase plan within the district budget, and performing cataloging, inventory, and circulation tasks.

Qualifications

• Para Educator license required.
• 60 semester hours of college coursework or passing scores on Para Pro/Work Keys.
• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers and students to develop knowledge needed to use library materials.
• Assist teacher with special library activities that support classroom instruction.
• Obtain library materials to support curriculum.
• Catalog new materials and attach barcodes.
• Perform annual inventory and generate reports.
• Maintain a positive learning environment in the library/media center.

Skills

Student interaction

Organization

Education

Para Educator License

60 semester hours / ETS Para Pro

Job description

• Position Type: Paraeducator/ Library Paraeducator


• Date Posted: 8/17/2026


• Location: Independence - Early Learning


• Date Available: 08/24/2026


• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Paraeducator - Library / Media Center - Elementary (PreK - 6)

Bargaining Unit: DUEA Department/Location: Literacy and Libraries

Work Days: 195 Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 07/17/2024 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To provide a well-organized, functioning library/resource center environment in which students and staff may take full advantage of materials and equipment available. Maintain confidentiality of student, staff and department information within the school and community.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Work with teachers and students to develop knowledge needed to use library materials.


• Assist teacher with special library activities that support classroom instruction.


• Obtain library materials such as print, library equipment, and supplies to support curriculum.


• Design a purchase plan to fit within the budget allotted each year by the district, building principal, and /or parent group.


• Process materials as needed for circulation.


• Catalog new materials, update and correct existing records, create \"Marc\" records and bib records, and attach barcodes.


• Complete a yearly inventory of all library materials, generate inventory reports, and resolve discrepancies.


• Maintain a positive learning environment in the library/media center.


• Uphold library and school procedures/polices.


• Maintain library materials in a neat and orderly state; including shelving, mending materials and removing outdated, worn and unusable materials from circulation as needed.


• Serve as a library committee member, if one exists in the building.


• Attend building staffing meetings.


• Attend staff development opportunities including monthly meetings and workshops as assigned.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Para Educator, Substitute, Professional Educator or Provisional Educator License required.


• Minimum education requirement for a Para Educator License is completion of at least 60 semester hours of college course work or a passing score on the ETS Para Pro exam or two specific Work Keys exams.

Experience / Knowledge

• Experience working with students in an educational setting preferred.

Physical Demands

• Excellent physical agility and quick response time.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.


• Ability to use hand held scanners.


• Ability to use keyboard.

Terms of Employment

• This is a 10-month position; 8hours per day.


• Benefits & Pension eligibility may apply, see attached for details.


• Salary and benefits established by the Board of Education and set forth in the collective bargaining agreement as applicable.


• Minimum $23.38 per hour per union agreement.


• May require traveling to multiple sites.