ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Everitt Middle School is transitioning to become a Problem Based learning school. We are looking for people who can think outside the box of traditional secondary instructional classrooms where all students are highly engaged in relevant, meaningful learning activities with real world application of learning tied to Jeffco Generations. We believe in building a positive, collaborative and focused adult partnerships/culture to integrate content and put student learning first. At Everitt teachers and staff believe in restorative justice practices and a PBIS program as the foundation of their behavioral management system.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 09/23/2019Parapro - Library
Hourly Position
FLSA: Nonexempt
FTE: .69, Hours/Day: 5.50, Days/Year: 181
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCP - Parapro -181 days, T51, 1
Hourly Rate: $12.82, Annual Rate: $18,563

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY: Assist Library Media Center (LMC) instructor with checking books in and out and recording, re-shelving, inventorying, mending, and cleaning books. Update and maintain the JeffCat Database. Interact with students, staff, parents, and public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-Check books in and out. Record, catalog, re-shelve, inventory, mend, and clean books.

-Answer questions and communicate with students, teachers, library instructor, and Audiovisual Technician regarding LMC.

-Update and maintain the JeffCat Database.

-File and maintain student records.

-Provide information to administrators and school staff regarding school curriculum and technology.

-Perform clerical duties such as answering telephone, taking messages, and typing.

-Perform photocopying as requested.

-Order and stock supplies.

-Perform annual inventory, storage of supplies, and general housekeeping.

-Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED required. Jeffco paraprofessional training will be offered upon acceptance of a position and must be completed at first available training opportunity.

EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in a school setting preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT: Requires basic language, math, writing, computer & software, and filing skills. Knowledge of general office equipment preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISION/TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITY: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

CONTACTS: Daily contact with persons in the same work unit or building, persons in other departments or buildings, students, parents, general public, and PTA to provide service or furnish information.

SAFETY TO SELF AND OTHERS: Low exposure to self to cuts or bruises due to a typical office environment. Low exposure of self to bodily fluids.

The physical demands, work environment characteristics, and mental functions described here 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze, communicate, and evaluate. The employee is frequently required to copy, coordinate, compute, and compile. The employee is occasionally required to compare, instruct, synthesize, evaluate, and negotiate.

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING: Work is assigned by building administrator and LMC instructor. This position requires ability to follow directions based on the instructions given. Errors in decision making could lead to incorrect information provided to the students, parents or the public. Decision making requires collaboration with teaching staff and administrator. Work is guided by District policies, school policies, and department procedures.

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES: Duties require cross training in Dewey Decimal System and general office equipment including use of computers. This position requires communication skills, ability to work with students, and ability to work independently.

SALARY

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BENEFITS

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.