Media Paraprofessional for Gainesville Middle School West for 2026-2027 School Year

Gainesville City Schools; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gainesville City Schools seeks a School Library Media Assistant to support the media center under the supervision of the principal. This on-site role is tied to a 195-day calendar and school-based duties.

Responsibilities include helping students locate materials, reinforcing reading and language arts, maintaining circulation, assisting with cataloging and filing, operating AV equipment, and preparing instructional materials for use in class.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist students in locating reference and other instructional materials for the purpose of facilitating the proper and efficient use of media center books, materials and equipment.
• Assist in reinforcement in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media and other skills.
• Assist in maintaining the circulation desk operations and circulation files.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
• Operate audio visual equipment as needed.
• Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
• Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Student support

Teamwork

Instructional support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description

The Gainesville City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities.

WORK LOCATION

School Based

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports To

Principal

Work Calendar

195 Days

Salary Schedule

APPROVED (Board):

Pay Grade

REVISED: April 2020

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Principal.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the principal, to assist the school librarian and certified professional staff in the media center to enable students to effectively use the instructional materials in the center.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist students in locating reference and other instructional materials for the purpose of facilitating the proper and efficient use of media center books, materials and equipment.
• Assist in reinforcement in reading, language arts, mathematics, computer instruction, media and other skills.
• Assist in maintaining the circulation desk operations and circulation files.
• Work with students individually and in small groups to reinforce basic learning.
• Operate audio visual equipment as needed.
• Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
• Construct, copy, distribute and use educational materials.

Additional Duties

Perform any other related duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Equipment

• Assist in the utilization and maintenance of instructional and non-instructional equipment, including a personal computer if necessary.
• Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Communication Requirements

• Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.
• Effective writing and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform complex arithmetic operations.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.
• 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 respect to instructional and non-instructional tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt