Paraprofessional, Library Aide (Part Time) (Starts at $15.15 per hour)
Company: Omaha Public Schools
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Job Title: Paraprofessional, Library Aide Position Purpose:
Primary responsibilities are to maintain a caring and instructional
climate by providing students with a positive neutral environment.
The Paraprofessional's primary responsibilities include assisting
the library media teacher(s) and other support personnel with
instruction. The Paraprofessional also helps monitor student
progress and performance by collecting data and maintaining
records. Essential Performance Responsibilities:
- Uses the online circulation system to:
- Check in and out materials to staff and students, adhering to
library policies regarding privacy and access to resources
- Generate overdue and lost item notices
- Remove materials from circulation
- Assist with inventory of library materials
- Manage print materials in the library by:
- Assisting students and staff with locating materials
- Gathering and send materials to teachers upon request
- Sending requested materials to other libraries through inter
office mail
- Returning borrowed materials to lending libraries
- Assessing returned books for any damage. Repair damaged
items.
- Shelving items in numerical and alphabetical order based on the
organization of the library with a high level of accuracy
- Facing and straightening of shelves
- Reading shelves to make sure books are in the proper order
- Boxing discarded materials for removal from the library
- Process new library materials by:
- Reconciling purchase orders and invoices to ensure delivery of
all new materials
- Checking new materials for irregularities or damage
- Checking in new materials through the online circulation system
to verify the catalog records, spine labels, and barcodes are
correct
- Adding book jackets or covers, barcodes, and spine labels as
needed
- Assist the school librarian by:
- Supporting learning activities in the library
- Helping staff and students use digital tools such as Microsoft
products and digital resources
- Marketing the school library through development of engaging
displays, shelf-face outs of books, brochures, flyers,
announcements, etc.
- Helping to supervise students in the library
- Creating a welcoming atmosphere in the library for staff,
students, and visitors by interacting with them in a friendly and
professional manner
- Cleaning areas as needed, including wiping down student tables
& chairs, dusting shelves, and wiping down computer keyboards,
mice, and monitors.Additional Duties: Performs other related tasks
as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff as
designated by the Superintendent. Equipment: This position requires
the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers,
copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPS's
guidelines for equipment use. Travel: Limited travel may be
required. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
- Works in standard library and school building environment
- Occasional overtime may be required by the supervisor
- Must have organization, time management, communication, and
interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read and use information from written materials and
visual displays.
- Ability to work in standing/walking positions on a frequent
basis throughout the work shift.
- Ability to bend, kneel, stoop and maintain balance while
performing job related tasks.
- Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student
activitiesInterrelations:
- Contact with personnel within the district and with customers
and vendors.
- Will be working under the direct supervision of the department
supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
- Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability
to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and
maintain a positive attitude with all customers and
colleagues.
- Expected to interact with all internal and external customers
in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive
customer service. Employee Punctuality and Appearance:
- In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are
expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled
hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has
received approved leave.
- Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from
the employee's supervisor or building administrator.
- All employees are required to report to work dressed in a
manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and
is appropriate for their position. Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:
- An Associates 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.
- Previous experience working in a public school or library
setting preferred.
- Evidence of good mental and physical health.
- Ability to collaborate as a team member.
- Ability to follow oral and written directions.
- Demonstrates a positive attendance record and prior work
history.
- Ability to use a computer required.
- Ability to work with and meet individual needs of
students.
- Ability to comply with OPS's policies and practices for
discipline, philosophy, and guidelines.
- Displays a significant degree of professionalism and
confidentiality.
- Ability to perform a variety of assigned record keeping
duties.
- Ability to serve as a positive, mature role model.
- Willingness to learn alternative methods of dealing with
inappropriate school behavior.Reports To: Building PrincipalWork
Schedule/FLSA Status: 5.0 hours per day, Monday - Friday, 10
month/Non-ExemptSalary Schedule: Wages are administered consistent
with negotiated agreement or board adopted salary schedule Terms of
Employment:This position is treated as a non-exempt classified
position. The terms of your employment will be governed by
applicable state laws regulating employment in a Nebraska public
school and Board of Education policies, as those laws and policies
may change from time to time. If your position is represented by a
collective bargaining representative, then your employment will
also be governed by a negotiated agreement between OPS and that
collective bargaining representative. The offer of employment is
contingent upon:
- Obtaining and providing verification of all licenses,
certificates, and other requirements for the position (e.g.,
Paraprofessionals obtaining Highly Qualified status, etc.), as
identified and maintaining all licenses, certificates, and
requirements for your position throughout employment.
- A background check which demonstrates to OPS that background is
acceptable for the position.
- Verification of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work
in the United States.
- Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (if
required for position offered).
- Successful completion of a tuberculosis skin test (if required
for position offered).
- Successful completion of a pre-employment medical examination
to determine ability to safely and effectively perform the
essential functions of the position. Omaha public schools does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin,
religion, sex (including pregnancy), marital status, sexual
orientation, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity,
gender expression, citizenship status, veteran status, political
affiliation or economic status in its programs, activities,
employment, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other
designated youth groups. The following individual has been
designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination
policies: Director for the Office of Equity and Diversity, 3215
Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68131. ) The Omaha Public School District
is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in
its services, programs, activities, education and employment for
individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation
in the application process please contact the human resources
department at .
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