Secondary Library/Instructional Assistant

Paraprofessional Information and Hiring Requirements
Lexington County School District One paraprofessionals must meet one of the following prior to their date of hire:

• 60 college credit hours
• An associate degree or higher
• A passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment (available at ETS.org)

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Position Title:    Library/Instructional Assistant, Secondary

Department:    Instructional Services

Reports To:    Principal

FLSA Status:    Non-Exempt

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• At least two years of study (60 semester hours) at an accredited institution of higher education; or
• An associate's degree (or higher); or
• A passing score on the ParaPro or ParaPathways Assessment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must have current government issued identification

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

7 Hours/185 Days

Support Staff Salary Schedule (Grade 7)

The terms of employment detailed in this job description are based on full time employment during the school year. Conditions of employment adjusted for part time employees or individuals who are hired for less than an entire school year.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

When in general education classrooms, implement plans left by the teacher to include working with individual students and small groups of students to reinforce materials initially introduced by the teacher. When working with individuals or a small group of students identified as disabled under Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) provide physical, emotional and academic support for them to gain maximum benefit from special education programs. Under supervision of the school librarian, when working in the library, assists in keeping library materials organized, maintaining library records, and providing assistance to library patrons. Conducts a wide variety of duties including maintaining catalog files, repairing damaged books, shelving books, maintaining library appearance, word processing, etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

GENERAL:

• Supports and upholds the mission, vision and strategic goals of Lexington County School District One towards increased outcomes for students.
• Interacts, communicates and collaborates with all stakeholders effectively.
• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Operates general office and technology equipment needed for daily activities.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all employee and student information.
• Participates in all professional meetings and training sessions as required.
• Requests and maintains materials needed for daily responsibilities and essential functions; provides for safe storage and proper use of all tools, equipment and materials. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

WHEN IN A CLASSROOM:

• Establishes a safe, supportive, positive and productive working and learning environment.
• Provides instruction as directed by teacher's lesson plans.
• Lectures, demonstrates and uses technology teaching aids to present subject matter to class.
• Maintains order in classroom; supervises student activities such as working on assignments, recess, lunch, etc.
• Maintains