Media Paraeducator

Young World Physical Education; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Port Huron Area School District Michigamme Elementary School - Port Huron, Michigan is seeking a part-time Media Paraeducator to assist students with reading, research skills, and library activities. Responsibilities include cataloging media, assisting learners, shelving materials, and supporting technology use.

Candidates must meet one of several education requirements and demonstrate a cooperative, student-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the educational requirements listed.
• High school graduate or GED
• Associate’s Degree or 60 college hours
• MTTC or Basic Skills Test (MTTC) or equivalent
• SAT: 480 ERW and 530 Math in lieu of tests
• ETS Parapro Assessment – 460 required
• CPI training or willing to be trained
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and assist students.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the library catalog and circulation system.
• Circulate media materials and assign barcodes to students.
• Enter student data into the circulation database.
• Assist students and teachers with material selection.
• Shelve and re-shelve books and media.
• Promote literacy and new books.
• Provide basic tech support and attend in-service trainings.

Skills

Mobility & lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree or 60 college hours

MTTC or Basic Skills readiness

SAT evidence-based scores alternative

ETS Parapro Assessment

CPI training or willing to be trained

Job description

Port Huron Area School District Michigamme Elementary School - Port Huron, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Media Paraeducator

Port Huron Area School District Michigamme Elementary School - Port Huron, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Port Huron Area School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5888127

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Building: Michigamme

Position:

Media Paraeducator

Qualifications:

See Posting

Hours/Times/Calendar: 8:10 a.m. 11:35p.m.

Effective: Immediately

Allocation: 1.222.14.0223.1630

QUALIFICATIONS

As partners in the instructional process, paraprofessionals who work in programs supported by Title I funds must meet one of the following requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
• Associate’s Degree or 60 semester hours at an institution of higher education, or Meet a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrate, through passage of a formal state or local academic assessment approved by the State Board of Education:
• Michigan Test for Teacher Certification - Professional Readiness Exam (MTTC) or the original Basic Skills Test (MTTC)
• A passing score of at least 480 on the evidence-based reading and writing section of the SAT and 530 on the mathematics section in lieu of the Basic Skills Test or Professional Readiness Exam
• ETS Parapro Assessment – A passing score of 460 is required
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Trained or willing to be trained.
• Title I or Skipped Title I Schools require #1, 2, 3 or 4 above achieved prior to being hired or applicant will be hired as a substitute until achieved.
• Must be able to bend, twist, stoop, squat and lift up to 50 pounds in assisting students, if needed.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and maintain all aspects of the manual and/or automated card catalog and circulation system;
• Circulate media materials and equipment bar codes.
• Assign barcodes and issue to students.
• Enter student information into the automated circulation system database.
• Generate and print inventory reports and asses fines as needed.
• Complete the processing of media materials:
  • Place barcode labels, pockets and spine labels on books and other media materials.
  • Enter book information into the automated circulation system database.
• Assist students and teachers in material selection.
• Assist students and teachers in accessing reference materials.
• Make simple book repairs.
• Shelve and re-shelve materials.
• Promote literacy and new books.
• Establish good rapport with students and school personnel.
• Keep and inventory materials and equipment.
• Support 1:1 initiative through maintaining accurate inventory and reporting damages.
• Perform minor troubleshooting on computers and other technologies before referring to the District Technicians.
• Attend in-service on technology and media as provided.
• Conducts him/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with students, community, and other employees.

SELECTION COMMITTEE

EVALUATED BY SUPERVISING ADMINISTRATOR

SALARY DATA AS PER NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Caryn M. VanderHeuvel , Director of Human Resources
• Central Office
• Port Huron, Michigan 48060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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