What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraprofessional (Media Center) position at Spring Lake Park School District 16?
JobID: 6739
Position Type:
Paraprofessional
Date Posted:
1/1/2026
Location:
Woodcrest Elementary Spanish Immersion
Media Center Paraprofessional
Welcome to Spring Lake Park Schools We are a vibrant school community serving about 6,200 students from the suburbs of Blaine, Fridley and Spring Lake Park, in the northern Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. Our district purpose - "High expectations, high achievement for all. No excuses" – provides our focus to meet the unique and varied needs of each student.
Spring Lake Park Schools is recognized for our commitment to personalized learning, and creating a culture of innovation and creativity through human-centered design thinking. We are working to create a system – a culture with a methodology and set of processes – where teachers and staff have the freedom, flexibility and invitation to design new ways of learning centered around deepening student engagement to continuously improve student success.
Position Purpose
To assist in the media center so that students are able to effectively use the materials available to them, to promove a love of reading and to work with a diverse student body.
Essential Job Functions
- Assist students in locating reference and other instructional materials for the purpose of facilitating the proper and efficient use of media center books, materials and equipment.
- Assist in reinforcement in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media and other skills.
- Assist in maintaining the circulation desk operations and circulation files.
- Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
- Operate audio visual equipment as needed.
- Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
- Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials.
Additional Duties
Perform any other related duties as assigned.The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment
- Assist in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructional equipment, including a personal computer if necessary.
- Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.
Communication Requirements
- Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
- Effective writing and communication skills.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
- Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist or other supervisor, and assist students with respect to instructional and non-instructional tasks.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications Profile
- Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Successful completion of college level coursework.
- Prior experience working with children desirable.
Hours & Salary
This is an hourly position for 5 hours per day/25 hours per week, with potential for more hours and other duties.
Group
Paraprofessionals
Position
Media Paraprofessional
Rate of Pay
$20.75-$24.20/hr
Benefits
Sick Leave
Other
Additional $0.75/hr differential if employee hold's a bachelor's degree
How to Apply
This position will remain open until filled.
Individuals who wish to be considered for this position must apply online at
Please reach out to Jaime Nymann, Principal, at , if you have further questions.
Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.
Salary : $21 - $24