What are the responsibilities and job description for the LHS Media Center Paraprofessional position at Lakeshore Public Schools?
Media Center Paraprofessional
Location: Lakeshore High School, Lakeshore Public Schools, Stevensville, MI
Hours: 29.5 hours per week
Requirements / Tasks:
- Able to effectively work with and relate to high school age students, professional staff, and parents
- Dependable self-starter and able to work efficiently and multi-task with minimal supervision
- Basic computer literacy with interest in learning new skills as needed to provide support with Chromebooks, Google Apps, printers, copiers, etc.
- Enjoys literature and willing to become familiar with library media center collection
- Able to maintain the integrity and confidentiality needed to work in a school setting
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Effectively supervise and direct students utilizing the library media center before school and throughout the day, enforcing both school and library policies
- Oversee and maintain circulation desk: includes assisting students and staff with locating materials, checking materials in and out, running and distributing overdue/fine notices, adding and deleting patrons
- Provide reference support to students and staff: includes assisting students with research, assisting with preparation of library media materials for classroom projects upon teacher's request and maintaining materials throughout the project timeline, managing periodicals and newspapers, and photocopying materials for students
- Provide clerical support: includes assisting with scheduling classes in the library media center, sorting and filing mail, assisting with cataloging and weeding materials, processing and repairing materials, shelving materials and reading shelves, assisting with preparation for book talks, promotions, and displays, overseeing annual inventory and preparation of missing materials list
- Provide Chromebook support: includes troubleshooting Chromebook issues under guidance of Tech Support staff, facilitating repair and new student device needs, and maintaining records of Chromebooks circulated for the day and collecting if not returned
- Assist in monitoring Michigan Virtual and Office Tech students
- Assist in maintaining and overseeing the general neatness and attractiveness of of the library media center
- Follow established policies/procedures (e.g. medical concerns, safety, student rights, emergency/disaster plan, etc.)
- All other duties as assigned by the media specialist or administration
Qualifications:
- Associates Degree or equivalent preferred.
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Basic computer literacy
- Competent in the following areas: communication skills, organization, and in establishing excellent interpersonal relationships with staff and students.
Other:
- Certified teachers may apply for this position
Beginning Date: May 26, 2026
Application Deadline: Applications reviewed upon receipt
To Apply: Complete an online application for Support Staff through RedRover.
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