Library Paraprofessional - Iowa

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor attendance in the library and keep attendance records
• Stock shelves with incoming books
• Conduct an annual inventory of library materials, prepare list of missing books and books to be discarded
• Maintain current inventory of supplies and suggest items for acquisition as needed
• Make simple repairs on damaged books and process more severely damaged books for repair
• Prepare and organize materials for small group and individual instruction
• Organize and facilitate book fairs held at the school
• Maintain high academic standards and expectations
• Provide immediate feedback on student performance
• Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance
• Observe students’ work and study habits
• Observe and record students’ time on task when needed
• Aid students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
• Aid the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program
• Assist teacher in preparing for classroom activities
• Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
• Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
• Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
• Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
• Absorb and implement special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities
• Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
• Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise
• Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
• Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student
• Attend faculty meetings as required
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualification Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must meet Para Professional requirements
• Associates Degree
• 32 core academic credits from an accredited university (with a passing grade of “C” of better)
• Pass the Para Pro assessment with a score of 460 or higher
• Para Professional experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate aptitude for working with adolescents
• Works well with students, staff, and the public
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work under pressures and deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

Communication Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret governmental regulations and legal documents
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and/or the general public
• Ability to communicate in English and Spanish is preferred

Problem Solving Skills

• Sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns

Productivity/Efficiency Skills

• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary; organize job functions and work area to be able to effectively complete varied assignments within established time frame

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to conduct basic math functions, as well as manipulate formulas in spreadsheets

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Other Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), database (Access), presentation software and accounting/financial software

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works inside and occasionally meets deadlines with severe time constraints

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

Terms Of Employment

• Up to 170 days

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate in employment.
• Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons.
• Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodations to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF THE DUTIES PERFORMED FOR THIS POSITION.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES ARE PERFORMED BY THE INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY HOLDING THIS POSITION AND ADDITIONAL DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED.

THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DISTRICT IS OF AN “AT WILL” NATURE, WHICH MEANS THAT THE EMPLOYEE MAY RESIGN AT ANY TIME AND THE EMPLOYER MAY DISCHARGE THE EMPLOYEE AT ANY TIME WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE.