Library Media Instructional Aide (Available Immediately)

Job Title: Library Media Instructional Aide 

Job ID 1128– Apply through applitrack link found on MCUSD 19 Vacancies Page

Reports To:  Building Principal
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Work Days:  177 days. Anticipated work schedule 8:00 am-3:45 pm with a 30 minute lunch. 7.25 hours per day
Rate of Pay: Pay Range is $17.15-23.15 per hour (based on experience) and board paid IMRF.

POSITION IMMEDIATLEY AVAILABLE (As of March 3, 2025)

JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist certified professional employees and students in the media center to enable students to effectively use the instructional materials in the center to take full advantage of library materials and resources. As needed, the position will also supervise students during non-instructional time (ie. lunch and recess) or provide support in the classroom.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists students in locating reference and other instructional materials.
• Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
• Constructs, copies, distributes and uses educational materials.
• Serves as a reference guide for students.
• Arranges book displays, exhibits and other items to provide an appropriate learning resource environment and maximize students’ interest in reading and learning.
• Assists with the selection of library materials and resources, and in weeding out old outdated materials and books.
• Assists in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructional library equipment, including a personal computer if necessary.
• Supervise students during non-instructional time (ie. lunch and recess) or provide support in the classroom.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Must hold a valid IL paraprofessional license.  Minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of college credit, an Associate Degree, or completion of the WorkKeys Paraprofessional Program with a Certificate of Proficiency
• Prior experience working with children is desirable.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators, and the general public.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Requires employee to have the ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to use personal computers and instruct students in their use (including creating documents, word processing and using the Internet to conduct research).
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist or other supervisor, and assist students with respect to instructional and non-instructional tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and communication skills.
• Must be detailed oriented.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described below 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.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires a reasonable duration of sitting, walking, and standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment. The employee would be expected to maintain emotional control under stress.