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Lead, Library Paraprofessional
JobID : 21566
Position Type : District Support
Date Posted : 1 / 17 / 2025
Location : District Administration Center - Glendale, AZ
Closing Date : 02 / 17 / 2025
Position Title : Lead, Library Paraprofessional
Supervisor : Principal
Term of Employment : 9 month
Salary Classification : 13
Job Summary : The Library Paraprofessional is responsible for maintaining the district collections and database, providing support to Library Paraprofessionals district-wide, and administering the daily operational needs of the school library. In addition, the Library Paraprofessional will support students through instruction of library curriculum and managing student activities while students are in the Library.
Essential Functions :
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to, the following tasks, duties, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this class.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operates and supervises the library to which assigned.
- Updates and communicates district-developed lessons for paraprofessionals to use during scheduled classes.
- Works with Academic Services curriculum content coaches as needed for support for lesson plan development.
- Manages the library information system district-wide.
- Establishes a regular communications plan to keep library paraprofessionals abreast of needed information.
- Supervises the check-out and check-in system, and works to safeguard library materials.
- Assists teachers and students in the selection of books and materials.
- Orders library materials to supplement the instructional program.
- Makes library materials available to supplement the instructional program.
- Informs teachers and other staff members concerning new materials that the library acquires.
- Provides instruction on the use of the library resources.
- Understands and communicates technological applications available to teachers district-wide.
- Promotes appropriate conduct of students using the library facilities, including computer usage.
- Removes obsolete and damaged materials from the collections.
- May assume responsibility of the storage, check-out, inventory and arrangements for care, maintenance of equipment.
- Attends all required training, as designated by the District.
- Reviews recommended titles for school libraries.
- Other Duties as Assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge of applicable Federal, state, county and city statutes, rules, policies and procedures. Knowledge of applicable Peoria Unified School District and departmental policies and procedures.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
A high school diploma or GED AND the equivalent of two years of college or a passing score on a state-approved competency examination. In addition, experience working in a library setting preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS :
Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background check. May be required to work outside normal working hours. Must have at the time of application and must maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. May be required to lift and carry heavy, bulky supplies and materials weighing up to 21 pounds. Must be able to bend, lift, twist, kneel and climb ladders.
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