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Henry County Schools

Paraprofessional - Media and Technology - Grades 6-8 (2024-2025 School Year) ARM

Henry County Schools, Mcdonough, Georgia, United States, 30252


Position Type:

PARAPROFESSIONAL/Paraprofessional - Media Center

Date Posted:

7/26/2024

Location:

AUSTIN ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Date Available:

As Soon As Possible

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Position Title: Media Paraprofessional I and II Division: School Reports To: Principal and/or Assigned Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Schedule: P3 (Para II) or P3-1 (Para I) Work Days: 190 Evaluation Tool: HCSCEE JD Revision Date(s): 8/22; 5/23; 6/23

Salary scales may be accessed via the following link: 2024-2025 HCS Salary Scales.

Essential Duties:

* 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, track, and inventory media and technology hardware using a computerized asset management and repair system. * Arrange replacement and warranty repair of district-issued devices according to the Accidental Damage Protection Plan. * Maintain the school's Single Sign-on desktop catalog of supported software applications. * Provide Tier 1 (minor) troubleshooting for student devices. * Assist the Media Specialist in maintaining an orderly, neat, and attractive atmosphere in the media center. * Assume responsibility for all phases of acquisition, processing, and circulation of media equipment in the absence of the Media Center Paraprofessional. * Maintain the work hours set by the Principal and Media Specialist. * Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Minimum of a High School Diploma or state approved high school equivalency (HSE), required. Associate's degree or higher, preferred. * Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Paraprofessional License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. * 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.