Primary/Elementary Contracted Librarian/Media Specialist Paraprofessional

  • Position Type:

    BCPS Support Staff/Contracted Paraprofessional

  • Date Posted

    5/14/2026

  • Location

    Buckingham Elementary School

  • BUCKINGHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

    JOB DESCRIPTION

    JOB TITLE: Contracted Librarian/Media Specialist Paraprofessional

    LOCATION: Buckingham Elementary School

    REPORTS TO: Principal

    FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

    APPROVED ON

    SUMMARY To assist in providing effective instruction and creating a positive learning environment to meet student needs.

    * Preference will given to internal applicants.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TYPICAL TASKS The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following:

    Assist teacher with daily instruction

    Assist in providing a safe learning climate

    Monitors and maintains records of student progress

    Communicates information about student progress and needs to classroom teachers and administration

    Participates with school staff in joint planning sessions and network meetings

    Provides remediation to students who need extra assistance in reading and math

    Participates in staff development activities

    Assists with supervision of students

    Other duties assigned by the teacher and principal

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

    Knowledge of elementary school activities and programs and the general organization and functions of the school system, Sensitivity to persons with different backgrounds is essential when communicating, Ability to lead others and gain the respect of parents and teachers, and community members.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    2-year degree or passed the Parapro test. Demonstrated qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, staff, administrators, and parents are required. Must possess good moral character.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

    Frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting, up to approximately 30 pounds, and occasional lifting of equipment and materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities are required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, and hazards.

    Regular contact with staff members, school administrators, students, and community members is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

    181 day contract with benefits

    7 hours per day.

    EVALUATION The Principal will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.

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