Paralibrarian

The impact you will have:As a Paralibrarian in San Jos Unified, you will play a key role in fostering a love of reading and supporting student learning by creating a welcoming, organized, and engaging library environment.You will manage the circulation of library and instructional materials, support access to resources, and collaborate with staff to ensure the library is effectively used to enhance instruction.Through your organization, customer service, and commitment to literacy, you will help students build curiosity, independence, and a lifelong appreciation for learning.A more detailed job description is available here.Who you are:You are an organized and student-centered professional who is passionate about literacy and supporting a welcoming learning environment.You bring strong attention to detail, technology skills, and a collaborative mindset to manage library resources and support student access to information.You enjoy working with students and staff, providing excellent customer service, and helping create a space where curiosity and a love of reading can grow.As a Paralibrarian, you will be responsible for (but not limited to):Managing the day-to-day operations of the school library media center to support student learning and literacy Creating and maintaining an organized, welcoming, and age-appropriate library environment Circulating, cataloging, and maintaining print and digital materials using district systems Supporting the distribution, collection, and storage of textbooks and instructional materials Maintaining accurate inventory records and completing required reports using appropriate technology Assisting students and staff with locating resources and providing basic reference support Supervising students and interacting in a caring, respectful manner Collaborating with teachers and staff to support classroom instruction and promote library use Repairing and maintaining library materials as needed Supporting the collection of overdue materials in alignment with district procedures Training and supporting student helpers or volunteers, as appropriate Providing excellent customer service and communicating clearly with students, staff, and families What you need for this position:Completion of 12th grade or equivalent, or any combination of education, experience, and training that is equivalent Resume and letter of introduction outlining your desire and qualifications for this position Roles Available:SB 848 Child Safety & Employment Disclosure Requirement Effective January 1, 2026, in accordance with California Senate Bill 848 (School Employee Misconduct/Child Abuse Prevention Act), applicants for employment with San Jos Unified are subject to enhanced child safety, training, and employment disclosure requirements.Under SB 848, schools are required to strengthen background vetting procedures and obtain employment history information related to allegations of egregious misconduct involving students.Former employers may be contacted to release records regarding substantiated findings of misconduct as permitted by law.Failure to provide complete and accurate information regarding prior educational employment or relevant misconduct findings may result in disqualification from the hiring process or withdrawal of an offer of employment.SB 848 also expands mandated reporter requirements and requires annual child abuse prevention training for employees and certain volunteers by July 1, 2026.All employees must comply with district-adopted child safety policies, including procedures for supervising and protecting students.San Jos Unified is committed to maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for all students and will review all disclosures and employment records in accordance with state law.When will you hear back from us:Within seven days of applying, we will inform you if you will be moving forward in our hiring process and share next steps.If there is a delayed response, feel free to reach out to us at classified@sjusd.org.Note to internal applicants:Even though we may have some information on file for you, we encourage you to submit a letter of introduction highlighting your qualifications and interest in this role, as well as any other information you would like to share.Where applicable, please also note which available location you are applying to.To be eligible to interview, you will need to be in good evaluation standing..