- Elementary library schedules are flexible and reflect the unique context and master schedule of each school building. Paralibrarians plan prepare, and deliver informative literacy lessons independent of certified teachers. Lesson delivery times vary building to building but 15-20 minute lessons is a targeted best practice. Lessons include for instance the Dewey Decimal System, understanding fiction and non-fiction, accessing the Marmot Library Catalog platforms, and downloading electronic books onto their Chromebook®. Remaining library time includes a variety of activities including independent reading or reading to students in group story time. Employee may also assist students in conducting library research in a variety of medium including ‘print’, electronic, and multimedia resources.
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- Managing the school’s library inventory is the primary administrative responsibility for the Paralibrarian. Employee oversees and evaluates print materials and software for inclusion and purchase at their location using District approved library vendors. Book orders are conducted a minimum of annually, usually each fall, and include the full spectrum of elementary reading levels. Library inventory is developed over time, influenced by past and current curriculum focus, and holds some elements unique to each location’s culture, academic goals, and ancillary fundraising activities. Paralibrarians build library collections analyzing percentage complete for subject matter targeting high interest materials and student curiosity. Bi-lingual and electronic library offerings are developed based on individual school’s interests and needs. Employee is responsible for receiving and shelving received information.
Daily duties include checking items in and out, re-shelving items and generating overdue notices. Employee also responds to emails and state wide interlibrary loan correspondence and requests. Paralibrarians are required to report library and inventory statistical data for District level reporting or for other administrative projects as requested. |
- School book fairs are annual events at many elementary school sites. Book fairs are fund raising events that simultaneously foster and support a love of reading with elementary learners. Depending on the support and expectations of building Principals some paralibrarians may organize and coordinate this event. In other scenarios, these events may be organized by school fund raising groups such as the Parent/Teacher Organization and the paralibrarian supports these events in the capacity they are able based on their schedule and other duties. Book fairs can be held in-person/on site or virtually and may offer printed, electronic or a combination of materials and many schools organize both a fall and spring fundraising event.
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- School libraries are sometimes used as a safe place for student’s addressing temporary behavior issues. ‘Time Out’ for a student may occur in the library and the employee follows their school’s protocols and processes for addressing these temporary but possibly disruptive occurrences.
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- Employee is encouraged to attend quarterly District level paralibrarians meetings and trainings. Attendance at such meetings may require temporary scheduling adjustments to accommodate times not a part of the employee’s regular hours. Paralibrarian is encouraged to work with their school administrator to accommodate quarterly attendance in these meetings/trainings
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- Perform other duties as assigned.
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