26-27 DCIS Paraprofessional (Media Center)

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, assist the school librarian and certified professional staff in the media center to enable students to effectively use instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in locating reference and other instructional materials for the purpose of facilitating the proper and efficient use of media center books, materials, and equipment.
• Assist in reinforcement of reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media, and other skills.
• Assist in maintaining circulation desk operations and circulation files.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
• Operate audio-visual equipment as needed.
• Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
• Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
• Assist in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructional equipment, including personal computers if necessary.
• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Requirements

• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and communication skills.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.
• Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist, or other supervisor, and assist students with respect to instructional and non-instructional tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of college-level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

Work Environment

Works in standard office and school building environments.