Library Paraprofessional
Waukegan, IL 
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Posted 35 months ago
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Job Description
Who We Are: Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 17,000 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: Library Assistant is directly responsible to the school principal in coordination with the Coordinator of Library Media Department. Library Assistant will provide for the organization and circulation of school library media center materials. Responsibilities: * Assist staff in locating, circulating, and utilizing library materials: print and non-print; * Schedule the use of the school library media center in coordination with the building principal; * Serve as a liaison between the building staff and District Library Media Services; * Assist in the coordination of district-wide library and reading initiatives and participate in district library media services staff meetings; * Assist students in locating and utilizing library materials; print and non-print, and equipment in the LMC; * Circulate materials and maintain overdue list and notify students, parents, and the building principal of the cost of lost and or overdue materials; * Keep library materials ready for circulation by replacing worn pockets, used book cards and date due slips and repairing items; * Make arrangements for the replacement of lost or worn materials and supplies, repair of broken library equipment; * Complete beginning and End of the Year activities as established by the District Library Media Coordinator; * Provide coordinator and principal with listing of gift materials, book fair and materials added to the collection; * Any other school and/or district library media duties as assigned by the building principal or the district coordinator during regularly scheduled workday. Qualifications: Professional Educators License Endorsement(s): Paraprofessional Educator Pre-Kindergarten through Age 21 Salary: Per contract 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,disability, or other protected category.

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Company
Waukegan Public School District 60
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
Open
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