NHS Human Services, Inc.

Mt Pleasant Community School District

Job Title:Library Associate/Paraeducator

Reports to:Building Principal and Teacher Librarian

FLSA Status:_ Exempt _XNon-Exempt

DATE REVISED: 11/5/2020

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Paraeducator will:

• support a safe, positive teaching and learning environment
• assist in the development of students' physical and intellectual growth
• support social, emotional and behavioral development
• establish positive and productive relationships
• integrate effectively the technology to support student learning
• practice ethical and professional standards of conduct on an ongoing basis

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains confidentiality of information in accordance with Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
2. Manages the circulation of library materials, handling returns and retrieving overdues
3. Maintains an organized collection where materials are easily located, shelved correctly and in good condition
4. Recommends books to order and processes new materials received
5. Assists in weeding materials to be discarded or replaced
6. Performs an annual inventory of the collection
7. Supervises students in a welcoming environment
8. Seeks to improve student literacy and lifelong learning including reading to children during their class library time
9. Assists students in finding "good fit" books
10. Assists students in using computers to find information with the online catalog and database resources
11. Carries out instruction as directed by the Teacher/Librarian
12. Assists teachers in obtaining materials for classroom use
13. Manages library routines and special events such as bulletin boards and displays, mending damaged materials, book fairs, etc.
14. Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal or Teacher Librarian

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Earned high school diploma or education equivalent

Education and Licensure:

• Para Educator Certificate or equivalent preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.

WORKING 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 usually quiet. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervisi g students outside of the classroom.The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Work year as established by the Board of Directors. Salary established by district adopted salary schedules.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with federal and state law, board policy, and the preceding job description.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

It is the policy of the Mount Pleasant Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts the Board's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law or a negotiated contract.

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