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Library Tech/ Stem Paraprofessional

West Bonner County School District
Full-time
On-site
Idaho, United States

  • Position Type:
      Support Staff/Paraprofessional

  • Date Posted:
      7/29/2025

  • Location:
      Idaho Hill Elementary

  • Closing Date:
      08/08/2025

  •   Job Opened On:  7-29-25    Job Closes On:  8-8-25
    Location:  Idaho Hill Elementary
    Pay:  WBCSD Classified Pay Scale


    TITLE:  LIBRARY TECH

     
    QUALIFICATIONS
    1. Applicant must hold high school diploma or equivalent.
    2. Ability to work with children one-on-one and small group situations
    3. Knowledgeable with word processing, databases, spread sheets, reports, and periodical, reference, and book search programs
    4. Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
    5. Works well with students, staff, and the public
    6. Excellent organizational skills
    7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    8. Able to work under pressure and deadlines
    9. Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
     
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
    Building Principal
     
    JOB SUMMARY
    Responsible and/or assists in the management of the computer lab.
     
    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
     
    Assisting Students and Staff
    1. Conduct orientations in library procedures for student library assistants
    2. Monitor student computer and library materials use on a sign-in basis
    3. Assists in teaching library science skills and promote the proper use of library resources
    4. Assist students in the library or media center
    5. Share books with students through oral readings, book talks, reading programs, and dramatizations to stimulate interest in reading
    6. Be familiar with online resources such as websites, search engines, and databases to assist students with information retrieval
    7. Assist students in locating reference materials
    8. Assist students in making proper use of media center equipment and materials
    9. Promote and facilitate reading programs
    10. Read to small groups of students and listen to individual students read
    11. As requested by teachers, select and pull items for thematic units  
    12. Help create and distribute a library class schedule for the school instructional year
     
    Media Center Materials and Operations
    1. Process new books, magazines, and other media materials including making labels as needed using Dewey Decimal Classification System
    2. Make labels as needed using Dewey Decimal Classification System
    3. Shelve and maintain books, audio-visual equipment, and other library resources appropriately
    4. Mend and repair books and other library materials
    5. Assess and assist in collecting library fines, if applicable, and reimbursements for lost or damaged books
    6. Conduct a yearly inventory of books and equipment
    7. Assist the media specialist in providing students with a large and varied selection of high-quality age-appropriate books as described by the “Improving Access to Books and Other Reading Materials” section of the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Plan:  Birth – 12th Grade when practical.
    8. Troubleshoot computer and technology problems on library computers
    9. Display and file periodical literature
    10. Check books in and out
    11. Handle overdue library loans
    12. Maintain bookkeeping functions regarding overdue books, fines, and notices of fines
    13. Operate equipment such as computers, copiers, the intercom system, calculators, laminators, the telephone system, scanners, and digital cameras
    14. Create a positive atmosphere in the library that encourages student and staff use
    15. Prepare special educational displays
    16. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
     
    Other
    1. Handle library mail and type correspondence and reports
    2. Operate equipment, such as computers, copiers, the intercom system, calculators, the laminator, the telephone system, scanners, and digital cameras
    3. Duplicate learning materials as requested
    4. Attend faculty meetings as required
    5. Keep immediate supervisor informed of activities and any issues that may arise
    6. Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications
    7. Seek assistance should emergencies arise
    8. Represent the school district in a positive manner
    9. Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
    10. Perform other duties as assigned  
     
    TITLE: STEM PARAPROFESSIONAL
     
    QUALIFICATIONS
    1.At least two years of college-level coursework (30 semester credits) or an Associate’s Degree in education or related field
    2.Previous aide or teaching experience preferred
    3.Knowledge of child growth and development and appropriate classroom practices
    4.Demonstrated ability to assist with instructional activities
    5.Knowledge of subject matters and ability to instruct students at the direction of the teacher
    6.Knowledgeable with word processing, data bases, spread sheets, and reports
    7.Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
    8.Works well with students, staff, and the public
    9.Excellent organizational skills
    10.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
    11.Able to work under pressure and deadlines
    12.Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
     
    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
    Building Principal
     
    JOB SUMMARY
    Paraprofessional STEM
     
    MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES        
     
    Working with Students
    1.Maintain high academic standards and expectations
    2.Provide tutorial help to students following lessons prescribed by the teacher and reinforce material and skills using a variety of methods as directed by certified staff
    1. Provide immediate feedback on student performance to students and to the supervising teacher
    4.Respond to students’ questions and requests for assistance
    1. Observe students’ work and study habits 
    2. Observe and record students’ time on task when needed
    7.Assist students in locating prescribed instructional materials and starting their assignments
    8.Assist the classroom teacher in the delivery of an effective instructional program
    9.Work with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce learning of material and skills introduced by the teacher
    10.Help students master equipment or instructional materials assigned by teacher
    11.Provide individualized instruction activities using materials and sequences selected by the supervising teacher
    12.Identify pupil needs and provide instruction appropriate to those needs
    13.Follow modifications and accommodations as specified in Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
    14.Assist with such large group activities as drill and practice, reading aloud, and storytelling, and participate in other forms of oral communication with students
    15.Guide independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work assigned by the teacher
    16.Assist students in the library or media center
    17.Check notebooks, correct papers, and supervise testing and make-up work as assigned by the teacher
    18.Assist with the supervision of students during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods, and field trips
    19.Administer, score, and record such achievement and diagnostic tests as the teacher recommends for individual students
    1. Encourage students to strive to meet their highest potential
    2. Communicate classroom rules and encourage students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior
     
    Other Classroom Assistance
    1.Assist the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on an understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities   
    2.Alert the supervising teacher to any problem or special information about an individual student
    3.Serve as the chief source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regular teacher
    4.Keep the supervising teacher informed of activities and any issues that may arise
    5.Operate and care for equipment used in the classroom for instructional purposes
    6.Distribute and collect workbooks, papers, and other materials for instruction
    7.Help the teacher to plan and maintain bulletin Boards and other classroom learning displays
    8.Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
    9.Help very young students with their clothing and snack time routines
     
    Other
    1. Keep accurate records and maintain individual records for each student
    2. Complete clerical duties as assigned by the supervising teacher
    3. Attend faculty meetings as required
    4. Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as reading professional journals and other publications
    5. Seek assistance should emergencies arise
    6. Represent the school district in a positive manner
    7. Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
    8. Perform other duties as assigned
     
    EVALUATION
    Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building principal in conformance with any applicable federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
    This position shall be considered in all respects “employment at will”.  The “employment period” and other descriptions and terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right for the employee.  These are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what type of services will be required by the district so long as the employment continues.
     
    NOTE
    All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting.  Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.
     
     
    Legal Reference:         I.C. § 33-513               Professional Personnel
                                        I.C. § 33-1210             Information on Past Job Performance