Paraeducator - Media Assistant

Job Summary and Functions

Performs varied duties in the circulation of library resources in a school Media Center. Assists students and staff in using library/media facilities, equipment, resources and services and performs varied tasks associated with library/media work. Provides task supervision to student helpers and to volunteers.

• Associate Degree and/or 60 college credits or successful passing of the Para‑Pro Exam.
• Previous experience working in a school setting or with groups of children preferred.

10‑month schedule, 184 work days, 35 hours per week. Starting pay in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement is $19.15 per hour, with comprehensive medical benefit package and tuition reimbursement.

Regular employees of the Torrington Public Schools who are current members of the Paraeducators' union. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, para educators shall not be eligible to apply for lateral positions that become vacant after August 15th. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, para educators shall be eligible to apply for promotional opportunities at any time.

The Torrington Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices, as set forth in compliance with the Office for Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Torrington Public Schools' compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact Kimberly A. Schulte,

Director of Human Resources, at Torrington Public Schools, 50 Major Besse Drive, Torrington, Connecticut.

Para educator Media Assistant position for assignment located at Vogel Wetmore Elementary School (grades PK‑3).