Library​/Media Assistant - Paraprofessional

Library/Media Assistant – Paraprofessional

Location: Duncan High School

Date Available: 08/07/2026

Job Duration: 9 months – 8 hours per day

Employees of this District who wish to be considered for this position must complete an internal online application.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have one of the following:
  • 48 College Credit Hours
  • Associate Degree
  • Passed OGET Test
  • Passed PARAPRO Test (for information please call Kasey Brenneis ; you may apply without and will have the opportunity to pass PARAPRO Test after job offer)
  • Obtained a National Career Readiness Certificate through successful completion of the ACT Work Keys assessment
• Demonstrates aptitude for the work to be performed.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward a school environment.
• Reasonable degree of proficiency in typing.
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures and the operation of common office equipment (computer skills).
• Must pass a National Criminal History Record Check.
• Must possess positive personal assets:
  • General Appearance
  • Personality
  • Courtesy
  • Punctuality
  • Loyalty
  • Diplomacy and Tact

Library Media Specialist, Building Administrator

To assist teachers and students in the effective use of the media center as a learning resource.

• Types and processes reports, bibliographies, forms, library schedules, letters to publishers, catalog cards and the like.
• Orders and receives books selected by the librarian.
• Supervises student media assistants, assigning various tasks (High School and Middle School).
• Maintains files of catalog cards, vertical file material, publisher's catalogs, and other appropriate files.
• Types notices to teachers concerning overdue books under the supervision of the librarian.
• Makes simple repairs on damaged books.
• Prepares current magazines for shelving and maintains the back-number stacks.
• Assists in the annual inventory of library materials, and the preparation of lists of missing books and books to be discarded.
• Shelves returned materials.
• Maintains current inventory of supplies and suggests items for acquisition as needed.
• Oversees the general neatness and attractiveness of the library and its displays.
• Maintains inventory and repair records for A‑V equipment, under the supervision of the librarian.
• Runs circulation desk, including computer reports and weekly backup.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the librarian may assign from time to time.
• Assists students in locating research material and use of microfiche and computers.
• Assists students in making proper use of center equipment and materials.
• Pull books for teachers as requested for units of study.
• Distributes schedule of the use of the media center and its materials and equipment.
• Operates equipment and apparatus on request, either in the media center or elsewhere.
• Performs other related tasks as directed by the Media Specialist.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to the public and other employees of the organization.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to cooperate in a team effort with other employees.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty‑five (25) pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary and work year to be determined by current contract.

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support personnel.