Paraprofessional (Media Center)

About the Role

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, the Media Center Paraprofessional assists the school librarian and certified professional staff in enabling students to effectively use instructional materials in the media center.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in locating reference and other instructional materials to facilitate proper and efficient use of media center books, materials, and equipment.
• Reinforce 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.
• Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
• Construct, copy, distribute, and use educational materials.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Equipment

• 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.

Communication Requirements

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

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• 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 teachers, media specialists, or other supervisors and assist students with instructional and non-instructional tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.

Physical and Mental Demands

Works in standard office and school building environments.

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 is desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt