2024-25 SY Media Paraprofessional - MMS - Liberty County School District

Job Goal: To assist the Media Specialist in maintaining appropriate media center activities and environment in order that students may learn effectively.
Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or GED certificate.
2. Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed.
3. Have at least two years of study (60 semester hours or 100 quarter hours) above the remedial level with a grade of “C” or better at a professional Standards Commission approved accredited institute of higher education; or
4. Earned an associate degree or higher or
5. Passed the State approved paraprofessional exam.
Responsibilities:
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Assist with the efficient operation of the Media Center
• Monitors student use of the library and assists students with instructional tasks
• Assists students and teachers in locating and using media/technology resources such as print/non-print materials, audiovisual/video materials, computerized information databases, computer-based learning programs and related media/technology equipment
• Assists with inventory of all media center materials, processing of new materials, preparation of displays, bulletin boards, exhibits and media productions
• Assists in circulation and collection of student mobile devices
• Generate and maintain reports on overdue and lost books, as well as fines associated with these materials
• Staffs circulation desk; Checks media center materials in and out to students and teachers
• Maintain orderly and attractive arrangement of media center materials, equipment, and furnishings
• Participates in required additional training as needed
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community
• React to change productively and handle tasks as assigned
• Correctly operate all equipment as required
• Comply with all district policies, rules and regulations.
• Performs such other assignments and duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or Superintendent.
Physical Requirements:
Able to perform routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities including:
Medium Work: Exerting 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds as needed to move objects.
Terms of Employment:
Salary shall be paid consistent on the System’s approved salary schedule. Length of work year and hours of employment shall be established by the system.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the principal in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on classified evaluation.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Completed Liberty County School System online application;
• Two (2) electronic references from previous supervisors;automatically sent to listed references when application is submitted (Note: One of the references must be from the most recent or current immediate supervisor);
• Copy of valid certificate, diploma(s), transcripts, test reports, and other relevant information;
• Resume/CV (optional).

The Liberty County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.