Glen Ridge Public Schools – Job Description

Paraprofessional

TITLE: MEDIA AIDE

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. High school diploma

2. Minimum experience as determined by

the board

3. Demonstrated proficiency in oral and

written communication

4. Clerical aptitude, good typing skills,

and knowledge of information

technology

5. Required criminal history background

check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status

REPORTS TO: Media Specialist, Principal

JOB GOAL: To provide support services inherent to the effective

operation of the school media center under the direction

of the media specialist.

PERFORMANCE

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists students in locating reference materials.

2. Assists students in making proper use of media center equipment and

materials.

3. Shelves library materials.

4. Handles library mail and types correspondence and reports.

5. Processes new books, magazines, and other media materials. Catalogs

and files learning materials.

6. Distributes schedule of the use of the media center and its materials

and equipment.

7. Assists in preparing and maintaining special educational displays.

8. Reads to small groups of students and listens to individual students

read.

9. Operates the circulation desk, maintains circulation files and handles

overdue library loans.

10. Repairs library materials as necessary.

11. Duplicates learning materials as requested.

12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

TERMS OF Salary and work year to be determined by the board of

EMPLOYMENT: education.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in

accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on

evaluation of noncertified staff.

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