Library Paraprofessional

Springfield Platteview Community Schools; Springfield (NE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Springfield Platteview Community Schools is seeking a Library Paraprofessional to support the school library, assist the Teacher, and help students and staff access resources.

Responsibilities include circulating books, shelving, basic tech support, and guidance on library materials; requires teamwork, patience, and the ability to work well with children.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to assist in library operations and support students and staff.
• Ability to work closely with children and demonstrate patience.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in library activities, check books in/out and manage overdue notices.
• Shelving books, organizing materials, and performing minor repairs.
• Assists with basic computer and printer issues and circulating devices.
• Help students and staff locate materials and provide guidance on resources.
• Demonstrate teamwork and remain calm and patient at all times.
• Guide students on proper classroom behavior.
• Process new materials, maintain records, and assist with inventory.
• Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one or in small groups.
• Assist students who need additional help.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Child interaction

Basic tech support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Printer Troubleshooting

Job description

Library Paraprofessional

Job Description

Qualifications

Library Paraprofessionals will hold a High School Diploma or GED.

Length of Contract and Hours

A Library Paraprofessional will work approximately 177 Days per calendar year and up to 29 hours per week.

Immediate Supervisor

A Library Paraprofessional will report directly to the Building Principal.

General Job Description

A Library Paraprofessional, is responsible for providing hands-on support to a Teacher, assisting in the daily operations of the school library and supporting students and staff in accessing resources. This includes tasks like circulation, maintaining the collection, and providing basic technical support.

Specific Job Functions

1. Assist Teachers in Library related activities, including checking books in and out and managing overdue notices.
2. Shelving books, organizing materials, and performing minor repairs.
3. Assists with basic computer and printer issues, troubleshooting login problems, and circulating devices.
4. Possess the ability to work closely with children. Help students and staff locate materials, answer questions, and provide guidance on library resources.
5. Must possess excellent teamwork skills and the ability to remain calm and patient at all times.
6. Serve as a guide in instructing students on proper classroom behavior.
7. Process new materials, maintain records, and assist with inventory.
8. Reinforce lessons by reviewing material one-on-one and in small groups with students.
9. Assist students who need additional help.
10. All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Employee required physical activities listed below ( N=Never; O= Occasional, 1 to 33% of the time; F= Frequent, 34-66% of the time; C= continuous of 67% or more of the time).
• Sitting = O
• Standing = O
• Walking = O
• Lifting/ Carrying (0-20 lbs.) = O
• Lifting/ Carrying (20+ lbs.) = N
• Squatting = O
• Bending = O
• Kneeling = O
• Crawling = O
• Climbing = O
• Balancing = O
• Reaching Overhead = O
• Reaching Forward = O
• Push/ Pull = O
• Twisting = O