Position: Support Staff / Instructional Assistant
Date Posted: 2/27/2025
Location: Hawthorn School of Dual-Language
Date Available: ASAP
Closing Date: Until Filled
District: Hawthorn School District 73
Job Overview
To partner with the Library Media Specialist in the administration of the library media center program, and to assist in the organization, utilization, and maintenance of library media resources.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for book check-in and checkout.
- Responsible for the check-in of student devices for repair, as well as checkout of loaner student devices.
- Assist with basic technology troubleshooting for students.
- Assist with logistics related to book fair events, physical presence in the library, pull teacher requests.
- Create and assemble displays.
- Assist in the maintenance of library materials, equipment, and facilities for effective and efficient utilization and circulation.
- Help cultivate an inviting atmosphere in the library for students' classroom and personal reading, communication, and learning.
- Supervise students during library visits.
- Receive and process new books, including typing and categorizing.
- Assist with shelving new books, typing, and filing catalog cards, and helping students with reference assignments.
- Sort and shelve returned library materials.
- Assist students in locating books, typing book orders, and preparing inventory and circulation reports.
- Inspect returned books for damage and repair as needed.
- Supervise student library helpers and assist with work routines.
- Assist in the check-in/check-out of foundational resource inventory.
- Implement measures to make the library a supportive element of the instructional program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Experience working in a school environment preferred
- Strong background in computer and information technology
- 60 College Credit Hours with paraprofessional license
- Experience with school libraries/technology
- Ability to speak a second language is preferred
Additional Information
Evaluation: As per the current collective bargaining agreement
Employment Terms/Hours: 7 hours/day; five days per week
Salary: As per current support staff contract
Benefits: ESP Benefits Summary
Application Procedure: Apply online