The School District of Beloit is seeking a Media Para Educator for Merrill Elementary School. This is a full time / permanent position for the 2024-2025 school year based on a 192 day calendar.

This position is for 7.5 hours a day. Minority and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. Hourly rate of pay starts at $19.55 per hour.

Job purpose

The library paraprofessional manages the school library media center LMC) with direction from the building principal and the the district librarian.

The library para will support all needs of the LMC regarding books, technology devices and all other resources that support curriculum, teaching, learning, technology and other educational resources. Duties and responsibilities

• Review and select age appropriate books for the students
• Collaboration with teachers to support curriculum
• Manage circulation desk
• Support all classroom library needs
• Manage all books and technology devices
• Manage overdue, lost books and technology Manage and monitor lost devices
• Perform library resource inventory
• Administer Destiny Library Management System
• Promote BookQuest
• Repair, discard and replace books and technology devices as needed
• Manage and schedule library and computer lab calendar schedules
• Prepare student devices for distribution and collection
• Troubleshoot device problems
• Maintain building device inventory in Destiny Resource Manager
• Set up devices for student use
• Submit and monitor progress for electronic tech request and incident reports for damaged technology
• Promote Destiny Discover and Overdrive software
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Provide excellent customer service to all library patrons and stakeholders.
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Technical skills necessary to effectively utilize, setup and troubleshoot technology devices
• Maintain detailed and accurate records and notes
• Work and concentrate in an environment with frequent interruptions

Working conditions

Most work done in a temperature controlled library media center within a school. On occasions the library para may need to assist in other areas of the building or other locations within the district. Physical requirements

Some lifting, carrying, kneeling and stopping, and use of fine motor skills are required. Extended work at a computer required.

Generally, the job requires a combination of sitting, walking and standing.

We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic District with more than 5,600 students.

Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

At the School District of Beloit, we are committed and strengthened by our Diversity (honoring our human differences); Equity (removing barriers and providing support for individuals to achieve their greatest potential);

and Inclusion (ensuring each and every one belongs).

Our District includes an early childhood program; six elementary schools, 4K through third grade; four intermediate schools, fourth through eighth grade;

one traditional high school with an Academy Model; and one alternative high school.

• Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois, Beloit's best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants;
• the internationally renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival; miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums;

and, of course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also the headquarters for several national and international companies including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Last updated : 2024-06-10