School Library Paraprofessional - Digital Resources

Morton Middle; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Public Schools Morton Middle in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional - Library Aide with a starting rate of $19.10 per hour. Work August–May when students are in session.

The position reports to the Building Principal and requires an Associate's degree or equivalency, with duties including library circulation, cataloging, display creation, and student support. The role includes responsibilities such as assisting in marketing the school library, helping students with digital tools,

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate's degree OR completion of 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours OR demonstrated proficiency via competency test.
• Regular, punctual attendance is essential.
• Ability to shelve items in Dewey and alphabetical order with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manages distribution of resources through the online circulation system; prints barcodes and notices; returns items to proper locations.
• Prepares bibliographies and reports using digital and print resources.
• Removes materials for library review according to protocols.
• Downloads or duplicates media within copyright guidelines.
• Reconcile purchase orders and invoices for delivery of new materials.
• Check materials in through circulation system to ensure catalog records, spine labels, and barcodes match.
• Jacket, barcode, stamp and add items to records in the circulation system as needed.
• Assist with marketing of the school library through engaging displays, shelf faces, brochures and announcements.
• Assist students and staff in locating information in print and digital resources; use of citation generators, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Check out materials and equipment to students and staff; check in and shelve materials accurately.
• Examine returned materials for repair; assist in supervision of students in the library.

Education

Associate's degree or 48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours at institution of higher learning or demonstrated proficiency via competency test

Job description

Omaha Public Schools Morton Middle in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional - Library Aide with a starting rate of $19.10 per hour. Work August–May when students are in session.

The position reports to the Building Principal and requires an Associate's degree or equivalency, with duties including library circulation, cataloging, display creation, and student support. The role includes responsibilities such as assisting in marketing the school library, helping students with digital tools,