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Library Paraeducator / Special Education Para - Feelhaver Elementary JobID: 5411

• Position Type:

  Paraeducators/TA

• Date Posted:

  5/10/2024

• Location:

  Feelhaver Elementary School

• Date Available:

  August 2024

    

Library Paraeducator

Supervisor: Media Specialist / Principal Contract Length: 190 day contractJob Classification: Paraeducator $14.22/hr (+$0.40 extra for 60+ college credit and $0.30 for Para Certification/Sub Authorization) Supervises: This individual is responsible for supervising the behavior and safety of students. Acts as a resource for individuals throughout the school by assisting with locating materials in the Media Center and by providing an organized center to promote student education and reading enjoyment. Job Summary: Responsible for assisting the on-site Media Specialist with checking books in and out; shelving books; assisting students and staff with locating appropriate materials; performing clerical duties; and maintaining technology equipment, computer system and automated card catalog. Position ResponsibilitiesThe following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending upon building assignments and other factors.

• Check books in and out of the Media Center.

• Shelve books.

• Supervise students.

• Assist students and staff with locating appropriate materials in the Media Center.

• Perform clerical duties such as maintaining student records and catalog system.

• Record periodicals and prepare them for student circulation and teacher routing.

• Prepare overdue lists and notices.

• Read stories to students visiting the Media Center.

• Perform minor maintenance of technology equipment.

• Assist with inventorying all technology and print and non-print materials.

• Facilitate learning around makerspace.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Mental FunctionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and use interpersonal skills which include demonstrating effective oral and written communication skills and must follow verbal and written instructions. The employee is frequently required to copy, coordinate, compare and evaluate. This individual must possess basic English and mathematics skills. Physical Demands and Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Amount of Time

Physical ActivityOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)

Mobility--X

Bend-X-

Talk--X

Hear--X

Operate ComputerX--

Stationary PositionX--

Balance--X

Lift Up to 10 pounds-X-

Lift up to 50 poundsX--

Manual Dexterity Tasks-X-

Reaching/Pushing/PullingX--

Sitting-X-

Carrying (25 feet)X--

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Amount of Time

Working ConditionsOccasionally(1%-32%)Frequently(33%-65%)Constantly(66%-100%)

District Office Hours--X

Indoors--X

Weekends/Off ScheduleX--

Temperature Extremes X--

It is the policy of Fort Dodge Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or grievances related to this policy, please contact Aaron Davidson, Executive Director Educational Services, 515-576-1161, adavidson@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, or contact the Office for Civil Rights Midwestern Division for U. S. Department of Education Office, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 (Alternate for Section 504 is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501). Affirmative Action Compliance Coordinator The District’s Compliance Coordinator for Affirmative Action is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources, 515-576-1161, kwhitmore@fdschools.org, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Physical/Sexual Abuse Reporting The District’s Designated Investigators of Physical/Sexual Abuse of Students by School EmployeesRoger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. The alternate is Branwyn Greathouse, Director of Special Education/Special Needs, 515-574-5675, bgreathouse@fdschools.org, Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Harassment Complaints and Allegations The District’s Officers for Harassment Complaints and Allegations Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org, located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501. Sex Discrimination and Harassment (Title IX) The District’s Coordinator for Sex Discrimination and Harassment is Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, 515-576-1161,rporter@fdschools.org. The Deputy Coordinator is Kimberly Whitmore, Director of Human Resources. Both are located at Central Administration Office, 109 North 25th Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.

Rev. 7/2023

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.