The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and

the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic

achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational

structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

JOB TITLE: Media Center Paraprofessional

DEPARTMENT/BUILDING: Elementary, Middle & High Schools

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Saginaw Public Schools Literacy Tech Aides are responsible for assisting in providing comprehensive school media services for students, staff, and building principals in a helpful, positive, congenial and flexible manner.

DISTRICT-WIDE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

The School District of the City of Saginaw, in partnership with parents, students, businesses and the community, are committed to and responsible for ensuring the highest level of academic achievement and career planning for all students, the highest performing organizational structure at all levels, and a safe and effective learning environment for all students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, literacy software and other related software
2. Knowledge of current technology
3. Skilled in operating standard office equipment
4. Skilled typist
5. Ability to think critically and problem solve
6. Ability to handle a large volume of work effectively and efficiently
7. Ability to understand multi-step written and oral instructions
8. Ability to communicate effectively, both written and oral
9. Ability to learn new processes quickly and accept change
10. Ability to perform with a high standard of customer service

11. Ability to work in a multi-cultural, urban setting and develop a rapport with students, staff, parents and the school community

     

Physical Demands -- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand and/walk, sit, lift and carry a minimum of ten (10) pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as reading data on a computer screen or printed materials.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organize and prepare Circulation/Information area for services on a daily basis, including needed supplies

Responsible for shelving and straightening library materials

Process new materials and supplies

Routine reporting, cleaning and maintenance of hardware and AV equipment

Responsible for media center procedural notes, notebooks and files

Prepare bulletin boards and displays

Support students and Teachers in the use of literacy software (Accelerated Reader, S.T.A.R. and Accelerate Math)

Use library media management software for circulation (CIRC) and public access catalog (PAC) and provide weekly and monthly notices and reports

Perform and apply established circulation procedures to all resources and equipment

Compile magazine subscription reports using Microsoft Excel

Produce reports, bibliographies, lists and indexes as assigned

Provide user support in use of computer-based information retrieval systems

Provide user support for and troubleshoot difficulties in using district-wide software

Assist the students with resource selection in coordination with the Teacher

Perform inventory procedures using the library media management system in coordination with the district liter