High School Media Paraeducator

The Media Paraeducator position is an individual who assists our lead librarian during the school year with a number of items. The individual will help collect and keep an inventory of media and technology items, as well as conducting needed study hall sessions. An individual with media center experience is preferred, but not required. The position is hourly, and is in session during student school days. 

NORWALK COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job TitleMedia Associate

Reports to         Assistant Principal & Building Principal  

 Position Purpose          To provide a well-organized, smoothly functioning library environment in which students can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resource materials.

 Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Teacher Librarian, prepare the library for classroom activities and daily use.
• Work with small groups of students to reinforce material initially introduced by the teacher.
• Assist individual students with finding materials, checking out books, etc.
• Guides independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up by the teacher.
• Assists the teacher with non-instructional classroom duties.
• Assists with groups of students in the library.
• Assists with supervision as needed.
• Assists with supervision on field trips as needed.
• Participates in inservice training as specified by the Building Principal.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and coworkers.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent)
• Experience working in a school setting a plus

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements:  Walking, standing, bending, carrying, climbing, lifting minimum of 50 pounds, driving, pushing, pulling, reaching, sitting, and stooping.

Working Conditions

Varied.

Terms of Employment

178 day letter of assignment. Wage and work year to be established by the Board. Employment subject to provisions of board policy, state and federal law.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually by either the Assistant Principal or Building Principal, or in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of staff.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt.