Paraeducator, Library Media Candidate Pool

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Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you.
Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date
prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

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Under the general supervision of the principal or assistant principal and direct supervision from a Media Specialist, the Library Media Para educator provides support for every aspect of library media center operations. The Library Media Para educator supports instruction, circulation of library materials, research, audio/visual components equipment, and clerical work. Performance is evaluated annually.

High School Diploma/GED Equivalent (
must scan and upload diploma or official transcript to online application ). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please .

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent and a passing score on the Para Pro Assessment.

• 48 college credits or more from an accredited college or university.

The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don’t meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Experience working with students in a K-12 setting.

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Assists the library media specialist with instruction.
• Supports the mission of the library media program.
• Organizes and performs assigned tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assists students and staff with the use of computers, devices, other equipment, software, and applications.
• Assists students and teachers in finding print, digital resources and other materials.
• Understands and applies basic library organization systems such as Dewey Decimal, subject headings and keywords.
• Prepares, processes, receives orders and unpacks library media materials.
• Prepares library materials for circulation.
• Check in and out all library media materials using the library media automation system.
• Responsible for shelving and organizing library media materials efficiently and accurately.
• Maintains records, inventories and prepares overdue notices for media materials.
• Prepares correspondence and reports, such as bibliographies, reading lists, and announcements.
• Schedules equipment for use in the library media center and throughout the school.
• Prepares and maintains an updated list of equipment that is distributed daily.
• Assists with the maintenance of materials and equipment.
• Troubleshoots technology equipment and computer issues.
• Submits purchase orders for library media materials using the electronic purchasing system.
• Trains library media volunteers and student assistants.
• Assists with the use of the video distribution system.
• Prepares bulletin boards, exhibits and other displays to create a library space that is a welcoming and…