<p>Paraeducator- Library Manager JobID: 1172</p> <p>Position Type:</p> <p>Paraeducator/Paraeducator - Library Manager</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/9/2025</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Love Creek Elementary School or other site</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>05/15/2025</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>GENERAL INFORMATION:</p> <p>Love Creek Elementary School or other site</p> <p>Paraeducator, Library Manager</p> <p>Full-time, Permanent</p> <p>SALARY: State and local salary based on education experience. For approximate salary, click here: https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1728660931/capehenlopenschoolscom/eztclnsye9n8kgx2tmep/FY25ParaprofessionalPaySchedules.pdf</p> <p>Education and Certification:</p> <ul> <li>High School Diploma. </li><li>Completion of at least two years of post secondary education (minimum 60 college credits) OR and associate's degree OR successful complete of a Paraprofessional Assessment (ParaPro) exam. </li><li>Must meet Delaware Department of Education requirements for paraeducators. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualification</p> <ul> <li>Experience in a Library Setting Preferred </li></ul> <p>General Description: The Library Manager provides instruction in the library/media center. This individual is responsible for maintaining the library book collection, ordering new materials, monitoring the circulation of the books/materials. In addition, they plan and implement whole-group lessons with students on topics related to the library and the curriculum in the district.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Professional Responsibilities</p> </li><li> <p>Able to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships.</p> </li><li> <p>Willingness to accept guidance and suggestions.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to work independently and exercise initiative.</p> </li><li> <p>Able to maintain confidentiality.</p> </li><li> <p>Willingness to continue professional growth and development.</p> </li><li> <p>Punctual and regular attendance.</p> </li><li> <p>Delivery of Service</p> </li><li> <p>Willingly accepts and carries out assignments.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates a willingness to learn new tasks.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with supervisor.</p> </li><li> <p>Interacts positively with students.</p> </li><li> <p>Teaches and reinforces positive behaviors and social skills to the students.</p> </li><li> <p>Supervises students in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds, and all areas of the school environment as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides assistance to students with special needs if needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Observes students' performance and records relevant data to assess progress.</p> </li><li> <p>Library Management Skills</p> </li><li> <p>Plans and Implements lessons related to the Library and possibly supports the school curriculum as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Engages students in the lessons with appropriate activities and materials.</p> </li><li> <p>Establishes routines and procedures in the library so that students remain focused and on task.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicates effectively with families as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Orders materials and supplies and maintains the library collection.</p> </li><li> <p>Manages book circulation using the library management system (Destiny).</p> </li></ul> <p>Competencies: Success in this position requires the following knowledge, skills, and abilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge</p> </li><li> <p>Library management systems (Destiny) and best practices in a library setting.</p> </li><li> <p>Human behavior and performance/ individual differences in ability, personality and interests; learning and motivation.</p> </li><li> <p>Principles and methods for teaching and instructing individuals and groups</p> </li><li> <p>Relevant policies and procedures that promote a safe school environment including potential training in areas such as; Child Abuse Prevention, Suicide Prevention, Criminal Youth Gang, Teen Dating Violence, School Bullying Prevention, Delaware Homeless Education, Pyramid Training, Safe Positive Approach to Behavior, First Aide/CPR/AED, Blood Borne Pathogens, Assistance with Medication, Epi Pen, DeSSA Assessment Test Security Training, and/or SAT/PSAT.</p> </li><li> <p>District Employee School Handbook. Board Policies such as Title IX/504 Grievance Policy, "Not in my School" Eliminating Sexual Misconduct in Schools, Acceptable Use/Signed Technology Acquisition Agreement, Drug and Alcohol Policy for Professional and Support Staff, CHSD Accounting Manual Procedures, Building Handbook, Confidentiality Issues related to Student Information, Technology Protection Measures and Internet Safety.</p> </li><li> <p>Skills</p> </li><li> <p>Active listening -Giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand what is being said.</p> </li><li> <p>Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.</p> </li><li> <p>Social perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordination & Flexibility - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions, and an openness to accepting new assignments and duties.</p> </li><li> <p>Communicating - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person</p> </li><li> <p>Abilities</p> </li><li> <p>Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with students and staff, and maintaining them over time.</p> </li><li> <p>Oral comprehension - Able to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.</p> </li><li> <p>Oral expression - Able to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.</p> </li></ul> <p>The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies that may be required.</p> <p>Current employees must submit an internal application through Recruiting & Hiring by May 15, 2025. When applying online, you must:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Apply for the desired position.</p> </li><li> <p>Upload a letter of interest indicating your location preference.</p> </li><li> <p>Submit your application. Your application is not submitted until you click the submit button and get verification.</p> </li></ol> <p>The Cape Henlopen School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period and to modify job requirements.</p> <p>A satisfactory Criminal Background Check,TB test, and Child Protection Registry Check are required for all new employees.</p> <p>The Cape Henlopen School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. (El Distrito Escolar Cape Henlopen ofrece oportunidades iguales de empleo y sin discriminación de raza, color, credo, religión, género (incluyendo embarazo, parto y sus condiciones médicas), nacionalidad, ciudadania o ascendencia, edad, discapacidad, estado civil, servicio military(veterano), información genética, orientación sexual, o identidad de género, en contra de víctimas de violencia doméstica, ofensas sexuales, acecho, o bajo cualquier otra categoria protegida por la ley local, estatal, y federal.) Ned Gladfelter, Employee/Student Compliance Officer: OCR/Title IX/504 Office of Human Resources; LouAnn Hudson, Student 504 Compliance Officer, 1270 Kings Highway, Lewes, DE 19958.</p>