Paraprofessional, Library Aide (Rate Starts at $19.10 per hour)

Liberty Elementary; Omaha (NE); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 31 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Liberty Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional - Library to support the school library from August through May when students are in session. Starting rate is $19.10 per hour, with a 6.5-hour workday and full-time status.

Responsibilities include managing circulation, assisting staff and students with digital resources, and helping with displays, inventories, and repairs as needed. Experience in a school or public library is helpful; associate degree or 48 hours qualifies.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 48 semester hours (or 72 quarter hours) at a higher learning institution.
• Regular, punctual attendance is essential.
• Ability to shelve items in Dewey and alphabetical order with high accuracy.
• Knowledge of digital resources and library databases; assist staff and students.
• Previous experience in a school or public library helpful.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and follow oral/written directions.
• Above-average prior work record is necessary.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues.
• Interact with students and staff in a courteous, professional manner.

Responsabilités

• Manages the distribution of resources through the online circulation system and prints barcodes.
• Prepares bibliographies and reports using digital and print resources.
• Removes materials for librarian review according to protocols.
• Downloads or duplicates media as requested within copyright guidelines.
• Reconcile purchase orders and invoices to ensure delivery of new materials.
• Check new materials in through circulation system to ensure catalog records match.
• Jacket, barcode, stamp and add items to records as needed.
• Assist with marketing of the school library through engaging displays and flyers.
• Assist students and staff in locating information in print and digital resources.
• Assist students in using digital tools such as citation generators, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Check out materials and equipment to students and staff.
• Check in and shelve materials accurately and quickly.
• Examine returned materials for need of repair.
• Gather and send materials to teachers upon request.
• Assist in supervision of students in the library.
• Adhere to library policies regarding privacy and access of resources.
• Demonstrate appropriate communication skills and work as a team.
• Assist in inventory of materials and equipment.
• Prepare records of discarded materials and box materials for pick-up.
• Repair books and other printed materials; perform small repairs on audiovisual equipment and computers.

Connaissances

Punctual attendance

Shelf accuracy

Digital resources

Supervision-free work

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Associate degree or 48 semester hours

Proven ability to assist in instruction

Description du poste

Paraprofessional, Library Aide (Rate Starts at $19.10 per hour)

Omaha Public Schools Liberty Elementary - Omaha, Nebraska Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5963036 | Application Deadline: Posted until filled | Posted: Oct 16, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) | Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Paraprofessional - Library - Work August through May when students are in session.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An Associate's degree, OR completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours at an institution of higher learning, OR demonstrated proficiency in the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics via state or locally approved competency test
• Regular, punctual attendance is essential
• Ability to shelve items in both Dewey and alphabetical order with a high degree of accuracy based on knowledge of the organization of a library
• Knowledge of the organization and use of digital resources (i.e., online catalog/circulation and research databases) and the ability to assist staff and students in their use
• Previous experience in a school or public library helpful
• Ability to perform tasks without direct supervision
• Above average prior work record is necessary
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware, software and network issues.
• Ability to interact with students and staff in a courteous, professional manner

OTHER INFORMATION

Location: Liberty Elementary School

Report to: Building Principal

Salary Schedule: $19.10 per hour

Hours to Work: 6.50 hours per day

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the distribution of resources through the online circulation system, prints barcodes, generates overdue and lost item notices and returns items to their proper locations
• Prepares bibliographies and reports using the a variety of digital and print resources
• Removes materials for school librarian review according to establish protocols
• Downloads or duplicates media as requested within copyright guidelines
• Reconcile purchase orders and invoices to ensure delivery of all new materials
• Check new materials in through the library circulation system to ensure that catalog records, spine labels, and barcodes of items match
• Jacket, barcode, stamp and add items to records in the circulation system as needed
• Assist with marketing of the school library through development of engaging displays, shelf face-outs, brochures, flyers and announcements
• Assist students and staff in locating information in both print and digital resources
• Assist students in use of digital tools such as citation generators, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Check out materials and equipment to students and staff
• Check in and shelve materials accurately and quickly
• Examine returned materials for need of repair
• Gather and send materials to teachers upon request
• Assist in supervision of students in the library
• Adheres to library policies regarding privacy and access of resources
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate communication skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Assist in inventory of materials and equipment
• Prepare records of discarded materials and box materials for pick-up
• Repair books and other printed materials
• Perform small repairs on audiovisual equipment and computers

*NOTE: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.10 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Student Services > Librarian/Media Specialist

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3215 Cuming Street
• Omaha, Nebraska 68131
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]