Library Paraprofessional/ Medica Center Specialist

Job Title: Library Paraprofessional / Media Center Specialist

Reports to: School Principal

Position Type: Full-time

Job Overview
Seeking a self-motivated individual to be part of the FCS library/media program, performing a variety of computer, clerical, and library duties in a school library, and providing information and assistance to students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate to students the proper use of the library, its procedures and policies, and book care, preparing for reading aloud and library classes.
• Instruct students in the use of the online catalog and online databases.
• Integrate various types of media, technology, and information literacy into library instruction.
• Select and order books and other media specific to the needs of the school.
• Utilize the online cataloging software to keep an inventory of all library resources, sending out overdue notices as needed.
• Catalog, process, and add new items to the inventory. Wash and repair books as needed.
• Prepare and execute special events, programs, and reading-related activities.
• Manage the library budget.
• Conduct an annual inventory. Correct any errors or omissions found.
• Maintain the library learning environment so that it is clean, safe, accessible, engaging, and comfortable.
• Regularly put books on display in the library and promote materials to students and staff via email or social media.
• Recruit, train, and schedule library volunteers.
• Assist teachers in gathering and finding books, websites, and database resources for classroom units.
• Contribute to the school community in positive ways by serving on committees and other duties as assigned by the principal.
• Must be able to bend and squat throughout the day to shelve books.
• Utilize a large variety of web tools to communicate and work with students and staff, including G Suite for Education (Google docs, drive, sheets, etc.), and email. Maintain library social media accounts according to district expectations.
• Attend training and professional development.
• Express an openness to work with students in small groups or one on one using teacher provided materials as needed/directed by the Principal.
• Work with students on check ins, recovery breaks, etc as your schedule permits as directed by the Principal.
• Support students’ knowledge of the school-wide PBIS expectations along with implementing your own library management plan with guidance from the Behavior Coach and/or Principal.
• Keep a positive, calm, quiet, respectful environment within the Library at all times.

• Manage loaner and repair tickets for building Chromebooks within TDT Asset Manager.
• Serve as a liaison between students and the technology department in regards to Chromebook concerns.
• Maintain loaner device carts for the building in coordination with policies for students and staff.
• Perform basic Chromebook troubleshooting in correspondence with the technology department’s standard operating procedures.
• Duties as assigned by the building principal in coordination with the district librarian and/or director of technology.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Degree in Education or related field not required but preferred).
• Ohio Educational Aide Permit
• ESEA endorsement is obtained by passing the ParaPro Assessment; or holding an associate's degree; or having at least 2 years of study at an accredited institution of higher education
• Previous experience working with children, particularly those with disabilities, is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting students with special needs.
• Basic proficiency in educational technology
• Ability to handle physical tasks such as lifting and assisting students with mobility.
• Complete all requirements in regards to Step up to Quality and Licensing.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Work Type: Light work – exerting up to 40 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
  
• Physical Demands: Frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, hearing, and fine motor tasks; occasional crouching, kneeling, and lifting.
  
• Environment: Moderate risk environment requiring safety precautions (working with students in crisis, exposure to illness, etc.).

EEO Disclaimer

Findlay City Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), disability, age, religion, military status, ancestry or genetic information (collectively, "Protected Classes").

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.