Paraprofessional I - Library Aide

Gloucester Township School District; New Jersey; On-site; USD 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vis

Vision Benefits and Sick/Pers/Bereav

Job summary

Gloucester Township School District is seeking a Paraprofessional I (Attendance Aide, Nurse Aide, Library Aide) to support daily attendance, health checks, library operations and general office tasks.

The role requires a high school diploma, English proficiency, and strong communication. You will assist the school nurse, manage records in Real Time and help with clerical duties and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of criminal history background check.
• Proof of US citizenship.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and speak English and perform simple math.
• Must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position.
• Any physical disability which would cause the candidate to be a hazard to themselves or to others is considered disqualifying.
• Ability to hear conversational voice, with or without hearing aid.
• Good vision, with or without glasses.
• Ability to follow written or oral directions.
• Knowledge of basic office skills, including proficiency in computer programs and record keeping.
• Must possess strong communication and human relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily attendance of students and record in Real Time.
• Assist school nurse with health checks and record data in Real Time.
• Assist with daily care of students (i.e. taking temperatures, applying bandaids, applying ice-packs, etc.).
• Collect/file employee emergency cards.
• Maintain first aid kits for sport groups.
• Process student/staff accident reports.
• General office duties (i.e. duplicating, sorting, distributing, filing).
• Assist main office staff with filing, copying, answering phones and other clerical duties.
• Scan, sort and shelve returned books and other periodicals.
• Operate the circulation desk, maintain circulation files and handle overdue library loans.
• Monitor barcodes/spine labels on books. Notify librarian when new barcodes or spine labels are needed.
• Monitor labels on shelves. Notify librarian when new labels are necessary or shelves need to be rearranged for additional space.
• Assist with playground supervision, bus loading and unloading, monitor the lunchroom, or other duties assigned by the principal.

Skills

English literacy

Strong communication

Office computer skills

Record keeping

Follow directions

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Real Time attendance system

Job description

PARAPROFESSIONAL I (Attendance Aide, Nurse Aide, Library Aide)

1. Successful completion of criminal history background check.
2. Proof of US citizenship.
3. High school diploma or equivalent.
4. Ability to read, write and speak English and perform simple math.
5. Must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position. Any physical disability which would cause the candidate to be a hazard to themselves or to others is considered disqualifying.
6. Ability to hear conversational voice, with or without hearing aid.
7. Good vision, with or without glasses.
8. Ability to follow written or oral directions.
9. Knowledge of basic office skills, including proficiency in computer programs and record keeping.
10. Must possess strong communication and human relations skills.

REPORTS TO

Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage daily attendance of students and record in Real Time.
2. Assist school nurse with health checks and record data in Real Time.
3. Assist with daily care of students (i.e. taking temperatures, applying bandaids, applying ice-packs, etc.).
4. Collect/file employee emergency cards.
5. Maintain first aid kits for sport groups.
6. Process student/staff accident reports.
7. General office duties (i.e. duplicating, sorting, distributing, filing).
8. Assist main office staff with filing, copying, answering phones and other clerical duties.
9. Scan, sort and shelve returned books and other periodicals.
10. Operate the circulation desk, maintain circulation files and handle overdue library loans.
11. Monitor barcodes/spine labels on books. Notify librarian when new barcodes or spine labels are needed.
12. Monitor labels on shelves. Notify librarian when new labels are necessary or shelves need to be rearranged for additional space.
13. Assist with playground supervision, bus loading and unloading, monitor the lunchroom, or other duties assigned by the principal.

COMPENSATION

As per GTSPA Contract

($19,741 - $26,502 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.)

BENEFITS

Full Time Staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Benefits. Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

10 Months

VACATION

There is no vacation time allotted to this position.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated semi-annually in accordance with the Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.