Job Information
Saginaw Public School District Media Center Paraprofessional in Saginaw, Michigan
The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and
the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic
achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational
structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.
JOB TITLE: Media Center Paraprofessional
DEPARTMENT/BUILDING: Elementary, Middle & High Schools
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Saginaw Public Schools Literacy Tech Aides are responsible for assisting in providing comprehensive school media services for students, staff, and building principals in a helpful, positive, congenial and flexible manner.
DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, literacy software and other related software
- Knowledge of current technology
- Skilled in operating standard office equipment
- Skilled typist
- Ability to think critically and problem solve
- Ability to handle a large volume of work effectively and efficiently
- Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
- Ability to learn new processes quickly and accept change
- Ability to perform with a high standard of customer service
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community
Physical Demands -- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and/walk, sit, lift and carry a minimum of ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as reading data on a computer screen or printed materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organize and prepare Circulation/Information area for services on a daily basis, including needed supplies
Responsible for shelving and straightening library materials
Process new materials and supplies
Routine reporting, cleaning and maintenance of hardware and AV equipment
Responsible for media center procedural notes, notebooks and files
Prepare bulletin boards and displays
Support students and Teachers in the use of literacy software (Accelerated Reader, S.T.A.R. and Accelerate Math)
Use library media management software for circulation (CIRC) and public access catalog (PAC) and provide weekly and monthly notices and reports
Perform and apply established circulation procedures to all resources and equipment
Compile magazine subscription reports using Microsoft Excel
Produce reports, bibliographies, lists and indexes as assigned
Provide user support in use of computer-based information retrieval systems
Provide user support for and troubleshoot difficulties in using district-wide software
Assist the students with resource selection in coordination with the Teacher
Perform inventory procedures using the library media management system in coordination with the district literac