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McHenry School District 15

Paraprofessional - Learning Media Center

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$34,974 / year median in Illinois

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

JobID:
16510
Position Type:
Support Staff/Library Media Assistant Date Posted:
7/27/2026
Location:
Edgebrook Elementary School, Grades Pre-K to 3
Date Available:
08/18/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled District:
McHenry School District 15 MCHENRY
COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15 VACANCY NOTICE JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT JOB TITLE
Paraprofessional•
Learning Media Center SCHOOL:
Edgebrook Elementary School
REPORTS TO
: Building Principal
CERTIFICATION
Current and Valid Paraprofessional License
REQUIREMENTS
:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
175 Day•Full Time M-F 8:00 am•3:00 pm
START DATE
08/18/2026 MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS
Current and Valid Paraprofessional License; 60 college credit hour or Work Keys Test/other ISBE requirement for obtaining Paraprofessional License. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Coordinates activities with LMC Director; Assists students while in the
LMC:
Finding books and using computer programs. Checks books in and out. Assists in notices of missing, damaged, or overdue library books for the purpose of providing and/or maintaining access to library resources. Assists teachers, students and administrators in identifying resource materials for use in LMC, classroom and/or class assignments. Assist in maintaining materials inventory and equipment to provide up to date references and ensuring the availability of materials and equipment when required. Monitor student activities and computer use to maintain a safe environment conducive to learning. Operates a variety of media equipment, computer equipment and systems when providing library media services to students and staff. Perform circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, lists of overdue items, etc.) to control the use, location and availability of items in the collection. Prepares manual and electronic documents and reports for the purpose of providing documentation and information to others. Processes library books, periodicals, software and related materials to provide students and staff with required materials. Respond to inquiries of students and staff (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue books, etc.) to provide information and/or direction as required. Can lift or move at least 50 pounds.
PAY AND BENEFITS
$17.50/hour Plus Benefits. The District can provide additional credit to candidates who have prior work experience. Full health insurance program with major medical. Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF Pension). Paid time off.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply online: www.d15.org
Attach:
cover letter, resume, transcripts, certificates, and four reference letters. Brian Kilinski Director of Human Resources Title IX Coordinator Contact info:bkilinski@d15.org McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 420 N. Front Street McHenry, IL 60050
Phone:
779-244-1000
Posted:
07/27/2026