Library​/Multi-Media Paraprofessional

Salary: $16.20 Hourly
Location : Smith-Wade-El Es, PA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Smith-Wade-El Es
Division: HR Generalist 2 ES
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description
JOB GOAL:
To operate a functioning school computer center and to assist in establishing and maintaining a well-organized library/media program that provides services and resources for students, teachers and administrators.

Essential and Marginal Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assist teachers and students in the use of equipment including AV and microcomputers.

Operate media center equipment.

Assist with materials and equipment inventories in the library/media center, including, but not limited to: textbooks, technology and calculators.

Check in and out appropriate materials.

Perform automated circulation routines and maintain circulation, including overdue materials and shelving of resources.

Correspond and communicate with patrons and parents/guardians regarding library matters.

Process media center resources.

Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Maintain supply inventories.

Perform basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance on equipment and minor repairs on resources.

Assist children individually and in small groups as directed by the teacher.

Assist with the preparation of bulletin boards and displays.

Assist in monitoring of lunchroom, lavatories, playgrounds, and corridors/stairwells as needed.

Assist in maintaining child accounting records as needed.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Associates Degree or High School Diploma/G.E.D. and evidence of education or testing requirements according to

Must be willing to participate in ongoing professional development.

Experience performing the basic responsibilities required to operate a school library/multi-media center such as the Dewey Decimal System.

Proficient in technology and use of office equipment. Must be willing to engage in ongoing learning in the field of office technology.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

A high tolerance for frustration and a high degree of patience.

Experience with audio-visual equipment.

Excellent organizational skills.

Knowledge of filing rules.

Ability to work well with others including children.

Ability to work independently in maintaining effective work patterns.

Valid PA Driver's License required and must have the ability to report on time to various locations based on need.

Regular attendance is required.

Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Other qualifications to the above that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

Supplemental Information

REPORTS TO:

Principal/Assistant Principal or designee
SUPERVISES:
Not applicable
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
School year
EVALUATION:
For new employees, evaluations will be performed according to the collective bargaining agreement. For transferring employees, evaluations will be done at 30 days. All regular employees will be evaluated at least yearly.
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The School District of Lancaster offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees which may include health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick leave.

Part-time employees are eligible for benefits based on hours worked.