PURPOSE
To improve student achievement by performing duties associated with library print and non-print circulation; audio-visual equipment scheduling, distribution, and use; computer lab use; student aide and volunteer coordination. Assists students, staff, parents, and the general community in the use of a school site Library Media Center.

Type: Classified
Hours per day: 8
Number of days per year: 201
Status: Permanent
Hourly Range: $19.09 - $24.37
ESSA Documentation Required: Yes
Application Procedure: Apply online

What is ESSA?
The federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) works to support equal opportunity for disadvantaged students and eliminate barriers to student success. ESSA requires all paraprofessionals working in a Title I funded school to meet certain proficiency in reading, writing and math.

If you meet any of the below ESSA requirements, you must register this information with the district by attaching transcripts and/or test results to your job application. These materials will be reviewed to verify that the requirements are met.
Please follow this link for more information regarding ESSA and placement testing sites https://salkeiz.k12.or.us/employment-home/navigating-essa/

How do I qualify?
If you would like to be considered for positions at Title I schools, you will need to upload documents in your application that show you meet these requirements. There are two ways to do this:
If you have already taken COLLEGE COURSES or have a DEGREE
• Say “yes” to the appropriate ESSA question on your application, then • Upload your college transcript that shows one of these: • Completion of college credit courses with a “C” grade or better that show you have college-ready reading, writing, and math skills; or
• Completion of two years of college courses (72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits) at 100 level or higher; or
• Completion of an Associate’s degree or higher
If you have not already taken college courses, submit EXAM SCORES • Say “yes” to the appropriate ESSA question on your application, then
Upload your exam scores for one of the following exams:
• ParaPro – Offered online through ETS for $91
• Some community college placement exam scores could also be considered.
If you have already completed a placement test at a university or community college, please contact us before registering for the ParaPro exam. For additional guidance, please feel free to contact us: Phone: 503-399-3061 Email: employment@salkeiz.k12.or.us

How do I register for the ParaPro exam?
This is a web-based exam and can be taken from home. If you take this exam, please save the unofficial scores that are available onscreen after your assessment as official scores will not be mailed out for an additional 2-3 weeks. Use the link below to access study materials and to sign-up. Fee is $91 with a $45.50 additional fee if you need to reschedule.
You can follow the link to set-up your ParaPro exam: https://www.prometric.com/ParaPro

All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.

Salem-Keizer School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer