Library Paraprofessional Elementary

Boise Independent School District; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Boise Independent School District seeks a library assistant to manage the cataloging and circulation system, assist teachers, and support students with library resources within the district’s schools.

Responsibilities include operating OPAC and cataloging tasks, helping coordinate reading events, and ensuring access to materials; the role requires fostering a positive learning environment and reliable collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, 48 college credit hours, OR Associates degree or higher (transcripts or copy of degree required).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel, students and the public.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude toward students and learning.

Responsibilities

• Operate Automated library cataloguing, circulation, and OPAC; maintain library equipment.
• Assist teachers with testing and supplemental programs.
• Coordinate or participate in reading-related events and library activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive attitude

Lift 30 lbs

Education

High school diploma / 48 college credits / or Associate degree

Tools

OPAC / library systems

Job description

Note: Due to the urgency to fill positions for the current school year jobs may close before the noted date.

Morning, afternoon supervision, playground duty, other duties as assigned

For District Employees

1. Login to your WorkSpace
2. Complete the In-District Transfer Application
3. Add this Job Number to your Transfer Application under the Employment Openings section
4. Submit application

For Outside Applicants

Please refer to our How to Apply for Classified Positions web page for detailed information.

Note: Substitutes and student teachers are not eligible for the transfer application.

Please be advised that accepting full-time employment may affect any subsidy for health insurance purchased through the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange.

New-to-District Classified employees may be eligible to receive credit for up to two years’ worth of credit for movement (steps) on the Classified Salary Schedule based on relevant prior work experience. Please complete the top portion of this form and provide it to your previous employer for completion. To qualify, newly hired employees must provide this form, completed by your former employer(s), to Human Resources no later than the date of their fingerprinting and appointment.

Transferring employees or former District employees hired into this role will be placed on the "F" letter grade of the Classified Salary Schedule, but the initial step placement will vary based on a variety of factors.

Benefits Information

For positions that qualify, the District offers a benefit package that is valued at more than $10,000 annually. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERSI) and are provided to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract.

Please see our Benefits Brochure: It All Adds Up!

START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Operate the Automated library cataloguing, circulation, and Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC); maintain library equipment
• Operate office equipment, including a personal computer and required software applications.
• Assist teachers with testing and supplemental programs
• Coordinate or participate in special events related to reading and library
• Present information about basic library functions and skills, including how to use the library, the online catalog and computer/web-based resources;
• Coordinate with teachers to ensure material related to and required for teaching curriculum is available.
• Graduation from high school, 48 college credit hours, OR Associates degree or higher (transcripts or copy of degree will be required upon hire), OR successful completion of the ETS Paraprofessional Praxis Exam (this exam may be taken after offer of employment has been extended, however, must be successfully completed prior to beginning employment).
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with district personnel, students and the public.
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and learning.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds and/or carry materials up/down stairs.

The incumbent is responsible for administering the services of the school library; including managing student behavior, perform library functions including, but not limited to, checking books and materials in and out, assisting students and staff in locating books and electronic research materials, shelving books and collection management; may be responsible for checking audio/visual equipment in and out, inventorying library materials and maintaining the library.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Application Requirements

A completed online application with the chosen job must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date shown. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. Upon hire, applicants are required to clear a criminal justice fingerprint and background check. Employment for this position is “at will”. Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause (which shall be defined as any reason which is not “arbitrary and capricious”, and which does not violate public policy) and with or without notice, at any time. As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"

Positions may or may not be filled, depending upon district need.

The Boise Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status, in accordance with applicable federal, state laws.