Library Paraprofessional

Middle School; Cleveland (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tarkington Independent School District Middle School in Cleveland, Texas is seeking a Library Paraprofessional to assist teachers with instructional support and materials management. The role emphasizes helping students with reading, writing, and mathematics, supervising students, and maintaining an organized library and classroom displays.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and some experience with children.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to assist in reading, writing, and mathematics instruction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to students under teacher direction; work with individuals or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of tests and tasks.
• Maintain neat and orderly classroom and library spaces.
• Assist with inventory and maintenance of equipment.
• Support teachers with administrative records and reports.
• Orient and assist substitute teachers.
• Support inclusion for students and staff.

Skills

Assist instruction

Work with children

Communication skills

Mathematics support

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Library Paraprofessional

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Job Details

Job ID: 5949699

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics

Ability to work well with children

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience:

Some experience working with children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional Support

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Offer inclusion support to teacher and students.

Student Management

• Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Make teacher aware of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups

Other

• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Maintain positive and effective communications and relationships with supervisors and colleagues.
• Assume bus driving duties as assigned.
• Assume bus riding / monitoring duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Moderate walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Position Type: Full-Time

Contact Information

• Celeste Bradberry
• 2770 FM 163
• Cleveland, Texas 77327
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]