Library Media Assistant Paraprofessional Aide

Purpose

To assist the school librarian and certified professional staff in the media center to enable students to effectively use the instructional materials in the center.

Essential Job Functions

• Aid students in locating reference and other instructional materials for proper and efficient use of media center books, materials and equipment.
• Assist in reinforcing reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media and other skills.
• Maintain circulation desk operations and circulation files.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
• Operate audio visual equipment as needed.
• Contribute to cataloging and filing learning materials.
• Create, copy, distribute and utilize educational materials.

Additional Duties

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Utilize and maintain instructional and non-instructional equipment, including a personal computer if necessary.
• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Communication Requirements

• Report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• 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.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children.
• Valid IN drivers license or reliable transportation to and from work.