Library Paraeducator Elementary

Illinois School District U-46; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension eligibility

Benefits

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Paraeducator - Library/Media Center for Elementary (PreK-6). Located district-wide, the role supports instructional media, assists teachers, and maintains the library's materials and records.

Responsibilities include cataloging, inventory, and helping students engage with library resources; 195 workdays annually with 8 hours per day during a 10-month contract. Salary starts at union-defined rates.

Qualifications

• Para Educator license required or equivalent.
• 60 semester hours of college coursework or valid Para Pro/Work Keys credentials.
• Experience working with students preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers and students to develop knowledge needed to use library materials.
• Assist teacher with library activities that support classroom instruction.
• Process materials for circulation and maintain library records.
• Catalog new materials, update records, attach barcodes, and prepare annual inventory reports.
• Maintain a positive learning environment in the library/media center.

Education

Para Educator License required

60 semester hours or Para Pro/Work Keys

Job description

• Position Type: Paraeducator/ Library Paraeducator
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title: 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.