What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional - Library position at Waukegan Community Unit District 60?
- Prepare reports as requested by the District and Building Administration
- Maintain an inventory of books, computers, equipment, AV materials, and computer software
- Train and supervise student and adult volunteers
- Assist staff with primary level troubleshooting for software, computer, and printer related problems
- Assist students in media center with instructional assessments and computer application usage
- Provide for the organization and circulation of school multi-media center materials
- Assist with loading and proper use of computer software programs by appointment before or after school
- Assist staff with computer and/or AV equipment problems before or after school
- Serve as a liaison between the building staff and District Technology Services
- Assist staff in locating, circulating, and utilizing library materials
- Assist students in locating multi media materials and equipment
- Circulate materials and maintain overdue lists. Notify students, parents, and building principal of the lost and or overdue materials
- Maintains annual inventory of books/resources, weeding and discarding work and unused books, and processing new materials
- Follow procedure developed by district technician for primary level troubleshooting related to equipment malfunctions
- Follow procedure as instructed by district technician for software installation and access/usage
- Maintains working knowledge of software/educational programs
- Complete beginning and end of year activities as established by District and Building Principal
- Maintain professional and cordial atmosphere in media center
- Maintains media center in a neat and orderly condition that is conducive to learning
- All other duties as assigned by Building Principal
- Paraprofessional License or Paraprofessional Approval
JobID: 6438
Position Type:
Support Staff/Library Media Assistant
Support Staff/Library Media Assistant
Date Posted:
1/31/2025
1/31/2025
Location:
WHS - Brookside Campus
WHS - Brookside Campus
Closing Date:
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
Who We Are:
Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has 1 early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9th – 12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.
Why We Do This Work:
The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.
What We Need:
The Multi Media Specialist is directly responsible to the building principal in coordination with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Responsibilities:
General Duties:
Related to Staff:
Related to Students:
Related to Equipment/Software:
Miscellaneous Duties:
Qualifications:
Application Deadline: Candidates must submit an online application by the closing date.
Only online applications will be considered.
Apply: www.wps60.org
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,
religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.
Apply: www.wps60.org
Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, national origin,
religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics or disability.
