Media Technician Paraprofessional

Description
Summary: Under the direct supervision of the building principal, the Media Tech Paraprofessional performs clerical and secretarial tasks related to the procurement, processing, distribution, and maintenance of library media. This position assists students and staff in the use of the school’s technology and library resources and handles all Chromebook distribution and issues. The Media Tech Paraprofessional has classes with students for Library Specials and occasionally will be a Sub or support in a classroom. The Media Tech Paraprofessional works closely with the Technology Department.

Personal Qualities

Relate well to students and enjoy working with them in an educational setting

Maintain and respect confidentially

Use acceptable verbal and written communication skills

Understand and follow directions accurately

Be neat in appearance

Have good moral character and responsible behavior

Exhibit a positive attitude toward work and schoolDemonstrate patience and sensitivity to children and adults of all races, backgrounds, and degrees of ability

Be punctual and have good attendance

Demonstrate a positive attitude toward using technology in the educational setting

Qualifications

Must possess 60 or more college credits or have passed the ParaPro Assessment

Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Experience in data entry, filing, and other general clerical skills

Experience using computers, peripherals, and other technology

Willingness to participate in training opportunities relevant to technology available in the school setting

Ability to learn the use of educational resources available in the school library

Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in the work environment

Must obtain and IDOE Sub License

Two or more years employment or volunteer experience in a school or library setting preferred

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

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