MLL / Library Para-Educator

Sylvania; Redding, Northern (CT, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a 0.5 MLL/0.5 Library Para-Educator to support multilingual learners and manage Library Media Center activities in a middle school setting.

Join a collaborative staff team working under certified teachers, with duties split between language support and library operations to foster student success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education preferred.
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Experience with multilingual learners or diverse linguistic/cultural backgrounds preferred.
• Experience in a school library, public library, educational setting, or similar environment is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic technology skills and willingness to learn library management systems.
• Patience, flexibility, professionalism, and a genuine interest in supporting middle school students.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to multilingual learners under the direction of the MLL specialist and classroom teachers.
• Support students in accessing grade-level curriculum by reinforcing vocabulary, concepts, directions, and academic language.
• Assist students with reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities designed by certified staff.
• Provide scaffolds and supports while encouraging independence and confidence.
• Support MLL students within general education classrooms as assigned.
• Assist with the daily operation and organization of the Library Media Center.
• Help students locate, check out, return, and use library materials.
• Check materials in and out using the library circulation system.
• Shelve and organize books and materials accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain an orderly, welcoming library environment.
• Prepare, process, label, cover, repair, and organize library materials.
• Assist with inventory, collection organization, displays and other library projects.
• Perform clerical and organizational tasks for the Library Media Center.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Multilingual learners experience

Organizational skills

Technology basics

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in educational setting

Tools

Library circulation system

Library organization tools

Job description

MLL / Library Para-Educator

0.5 Multilingual Learner (MLL) Support / 0.5 Library Media Center Support

Position Summary

The MLL/Library Para-Educator provides instructional, organizational, and student support across two important areas of the school. Approximately 50% of the position is dedicated to supporting Multilingual Learners (MLLs) in accessing academic instruction and developing their English language skills, while approximately 50% of the position supports the daily operation of the Library Media Center.

The successful candidate will be flexible, collaborative, student-centered, and able to build positive relationships with students and staff. This position works under the direction of certified teachers, the MLL teacher/coordinator, library/media staff, and school administration.

MLL Responsibilities – 0.5 Position

• Provide individual and small-group support to Multilingual Learners under the direction of the MLL specialist and classroom teachers.
• Support students in accessing grade-level curriculum by reinforcing vocabulary, concepts, directions, and academic language.
• Assist students with reading, writing, speaking, and listening activities designed by certified staff.
• Provide appropriate scaffolds and supports while encouraging students to develop independence and confidence.
• Support MLL students within general education classrooms as assigned.

Library Media Center Responsibilities – 0.5 Position

• Assist with the daily operation and organization of the Library Media Center.
• Support students in locating, checking out, returning, and appropriately using library materials.
• Check materials in and out using the library circulation system.
• Shelve and organize books and other materials accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with maintaining an orderly, welcoming, and student-centered library environment.
• Prepare, process, label, cover, repair, and organize library materials.
• Assist with inventory, collection organization, displays, and other library projects.
• Perform clerical and organizational tasks associated with the operation of the Library Media Center.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training preferred.
• Experience working with school-aged children preferred.
• Experience working with multilingual learners or individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds is preferred.
• Experience in a school library, public library, educational setting, or similar organizational environment is helpful.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic technology skills and willingness to learn school and library management systems.
• Patience, flexibility, professionalism, and a genuine interest in supporting middle school students.