Henry County Schools is hiring: Paraprofessional - Library/Media Support (2025-2

Paraprofessional - Library/Media Support (2025-2026 SY), Union Grove High

McDonough, GA, United States

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Job Description

Position Title: Media Paraprofessional I and II

Division: School

Reports To: Principal and/or Assigned Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule: P3-1 (Para I) or P3 (Para II)

Work Days: 190

• Assume responsibility for the operation of the Media Center in the absence of the Media Specialist.
• Assist the Media Specialist in maintaining an orderly, neat, and attractive atmosphere in the Media Center.
• Operate the Media Center electronic circulation system according to established procedures.
• Assist students and staff in the location and utilization of Media Center equipment and materials.
• Assist the Media Specialist in all phases of acquisition, processing, and circulation of media equipment.
• Work in conjunction with the Media Specialist to provide instructions and guidance to volunteers and student workers.
• Assist the Media Specialist in maintaining and repairing Media Center materials and equipment.
• Assist with the creation of Media Center displays and special programs.
• Maintain periodical collections such as magazines and newspapers.
• Assist the Media Specialist with the yearly inventory of Media Center materials and equipment.
• Operate the school's electronic distribution system and utilize the satellite reception equipment.
• Assist Information Services with the deployment, collection, and inventory of school-based technology and equipment.
• Serve as first point of contact for students, staff, and faculty seeking technology assistance.
• Attend regularly scheduled Media Paraprofessional and technology-related meetings and trainings, as required.
• Maintain the work hours set by the Principal and Media Specialist.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Para I - minimum of a High School Diploma or state-approved High School Equivalency (HSE), required. Para II - minimum of 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of college credit above the remedial level from a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with the grade of "C" or higher.
• Must maintain a Georgia Paraprofessional License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC).
• Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.
• Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.
• Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
• Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.
• Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
• Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.
• Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.
• Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.