Position Type: Education Support Professional/Elementary
Date Posted: 5/12/2025
Location: Folwell Elementary School
Date Available: 08/19/2025
Closing Date: Until Filled
ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE: Ongoing
WORK SCHEDULE: 6 hours per day; 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
WORK CALENDAR: 180 duty days per year.
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SALARY: $21.00 - $21.70 per hour
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BENEFITS: Benefits available for regular positions working an average of 30 hours per week.
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Hiring Manager: Kristian Smith, Principal
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Job Summary: - Working with students under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
- May monitor and/or supervise students in the lunchroom and on the playground in all types of weather.
- Performs tasks within the level of responsibility of position as assigned by the supervisor.
- Create a welcoming, service oriented atmosphere in the Library Media Center
- Assist students and staff in locating library materials through the use of the automated catalog
- Coordinate circulation desk tasks including checking in and out books and other library materials and equipment, processing interlibrary loans, notifying patrons of overdue materials and shelving books and other library materials
- Supervise students using the Library Media Center, especially those unaccompanied by building staff
- Assist Library Media Specialist with processing of new materials and repair of damaged ones
- Assist Library Media Specialist with special projects and displays
- Give direction to library volunteers under the supervision of the Library Media Specialist
- Assist with annual inventory of library materials
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Experience working with elementary age students.
- Computer skills preferred.
- Flexibility and the ability to work as a cooperative team member.
- Positive rapport with children including the ability to correct inappropriate student behavior with fairness and consistency.
- Regular, on-time attendance is required.
Required Dispositions: In addition, the specific skills/educational qualifications for paraprofessional positions include:
- Believes that all students can attain high levels of learning.
- Takes responsibility for the learning of our students and his/her own performance.
- Possesses the knowledge and skills to build effective educational experiences that benefit all students.
- Functions as an effective member of the educational/school team.
- Won't shy away from today's educational challenges.
- Utilizes effective interpersonal skills.
- Has a proven track record of success.
- Works with great integrity
Commitment to Equity: Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions Employees of the Rochester Public School District are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.
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All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.