Paraeducator - Library/Media 2

Job Title: Paraeducator - Library/Media

Department: Paraeducators

Work Year: 10 months

Grade H: $17.10/hourly

Laramie County School District 1

Job Description

Revised Date: September 2025

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: Para - 188 day

SUMMARY: Under the direction of a certified teacher, provides support to the operation of and instructional programs within the assigned library/media center for elementary buildings with 16+ sections. Duties include assisting teachers, students, and administrators in identifying resource materials; performing circulation activities; conducting classes and/or activities for students; maintaining databases; and maintaining the full library/media collection of library books, periodicals, hardware/software, media equipment, and related instructional materials.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Tasks Descriptions

Frequency

% of

Time

1.

Assists teachers, students, and administrators in identifying age-appropriate resource materials for use in classroom and/or assignments and responds to inquiries regarding availability of books. Finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.

D

15%

2.

Performs circulation activities, including materials check-in/out, shelving, circulation count, and overdue monitoring, for the purpose of controlling the use, location, and availability of items in the collection.

D

15%

3.

Conducts a variety of classes and/or activities for students to promote library skills and the enjoyment of literature. Models conversations, manners, active listening, organizational skills, problem solving strategies, and everyday interaction to demonstrate appropriate social behavior in a culturally sensitive manner.

D

15%

4.

Imports, exports, and updates databases related to collection, statistics, orders, budgets, overdue lists, etc. Prepares and submits manual and electronic documents and reports as required.

D

10%

5.

Maintains collection of library books, periodicals, hardware/software, media equipment, and related instructional materials by logging into master files, barcoding, and inventorying. Evaluates all materials for retention, repair, replacement, retirement, or purging. Repairs books/materials and orders supplies and equipment as needed.

D

10%

6.

Monitors and supervises students in a variety of settings, including library, classrooms, playground, lunchroom, halls, bus loading/unloading, etc. Implements various levels of discipline in accordance with school district and building policies for the purpose of ensuring a safe and positive learning environment.

D

10%

7.

Confers with certified teacher to assist in the evaluation of student progress, success, and recordkeeping. Provides verbal feedback and/or written documentation and reports observations and incidents related to specific students. Maintains manual and electronic files and records as required.

D

5%

8.

Responds to emergency situations (e.g. injured student, fights, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.

D

5%

9.

Trains and guides student and parent volunteers in the efficient and effective functions of the library.

D

5%

1().

Attends meetings, in-service training, and workshops as required.

W

5%

11.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ongoing

5%

TOTAL =

100%

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No experience required
• Experience working with school age children preferred

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS:

Criminal background check required for hire

• First Aid certification preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• English language skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal relations skills
• Basic math skills
• Bilingual language skills preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Ability and willingness to work effectively and compassionately with students with all levels of abilities
• Ability and willingness to adhere to attendance expectations and to follow district procedures for absence reporting
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Trustees policies, District policies, and building and department procedures
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits. utilize appropriate/required safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EOUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE:

• Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals preferred; required within 2 months after hire
• Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, etc. preferred; required within 2 months after hire
• Operating knowledge of and experience with office productivity programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite, E-mail, etc. preferred

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS & DIRECTION/GUIDANCE:

POSITION TITLE

Reports to:

Principal

POSITION TITLE

# of EMPLOYEES

Direct reports:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities

• Responsible for supervising the behavior and well-being of students in the library, classrooms, playground, lunchroom, halls, bus loading/unloading, etc.

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY:

• Makes recommendations regarding library media acquisitions appropriate for student level.

PHYSICAL REOUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions are representative of those that must he 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.