Library Paraprofessional

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POSITION

LIBRARY

PARAPROFESSIONAL REPORTS TO

Building Principal & District Librarian SUMMARY:

Oversees Library activities 186 days - Richmond Community Schools Non-Contractual Employee. (Aligned with Master Teacher Contractual Days)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Be present, on time, and ready to work. Manage the Library circulation program, including checking in/out books, handling interlibrary loan requests, and other circulation duties as needed. Shelve books and keep collections organized. Implement lesson plans supplied by the District Librarian at the elementary level. Assist teachers and students with materials location and selection. Assist with Library inventory and locating overdue and missing books. Coordinate Library class activities. Other related duties as assigned by the building principal and the District Librarian.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Computer skills required. Possess interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy with adults and children. Must complete training that will be available through online modules or professional development

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required. Post-secondary experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Be able to communicate effectively with students and staff both orally and in writing.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic Math Skills are needed.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to problem-solve. OTHER SKILLS and

ABILITIES

Have the ability to be organized and flexible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, walk, bend at the waist, kneel, crouch, push, pull, lift arms above the shoulders, and lift a minimum of 20 pounds. Have good hearing and speaking to exchange information. Have good vision to read various materials. Have good dexterity for keyboarding. Have ability to climb a ladder/step stool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with district policies. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.M.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned. The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation . Richmond Community Schools is an

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.