High School Media Center Paraprofessional

Ottawa Hills High School (9-12); Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa Hills High School (9-12) within Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking a Media Paraprofessional to support the library, textbooks and digital resources for scholars and staff. The role involves processing materials, assisting with databases and OverDrive, maintaining inventory, and creating engaging displays to promote reading and learning in a busy media center.

Responsibilities include collaborative work with teachers and administrators, ensuring accessibility to resources, and

Qualifications

• Experience with middle/high school scholars.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to interact and work collaboratively with staff, scholars and parents.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Team participation and cooperative work.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Process library books and textbooks (barcoding, shelving, reports).
• Assist teachers and scholars in locating resources.
• Access online databases and OverDrive eBook library.
• Perform circulation duties and required reports.
• Maintain and organize the media center and displays.
• Repair books, textbooks, and related materials.
• Prepare engaging library displays and bulletins.
• Assist staff and scholars in locating resources.
• Promote media center to staff and scholars.

Skills

Youth experience

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Basic computer skills

Collaboration

Education

Two years of college (60 credits)

Associate degree or higher

Paraprofessional assessment

District library assessment test

Tools

LibraryWorld

Job description

Ottawa Hills High School (9-12) within Grand Rapids Public Schools is seeking a Media Paraprofessional to support the library, textbooks and digital resources for scholars and staff. The role involves processing materials, assisting with databases and OverDrive, maintaining inventory, and creating engaging displays to promote reading and learning in a busy media center.

Responsibilities include collaborative work with teachers and administrators, ensuring accessibility to resources, and