Media Center Aide - Student Reading & Tech Support

Teaneck Public Schools; Teaneck Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaneck Public Schools seeks a Media Center Paraprofessional to assist certified staff in the media center, enabling students to effectively use instructional materials and equipment. Responsibilities include aiding in reading, language arts, math, computer instruction, and cataloging materials.

The role supports students individually and in small groups, operates audiovisual equipment, and helps maintain circulation desks and learning materials.

Qualifications

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.
• Ability to follow directives of teacher, media specialist or other supervisor, and assist students with instructional and non-instructional tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in locating materials in the media center for efficient use of resources.
• Reinforce reading, language arts, math, computer instruction and media skills.
• Maintain circulation desk operations and files.

Skills

Ability to work with a diverse group

Confidentiality of information

Follow directives of teacher/superviso

Effective writing and communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NCLB coursework/exam requirement

Job description

Teaneck Public Schools seeks a Media Center Paraprofessional to assist certified staff in the media center, enabling students to effectively use instructional materials and equipment. Responsibilities include aiding in reading, language arts, math, computer instruction, and cataloging materials.

The role supports students individually and in small groups, operates audiovisual equipment, and helps maintain circulation desks and learning materials.