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

Applitrack; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS in Gainesville, FL seeks a Media Clerk to support the school librarian and certified staff in the media center, helping students access instructional materials.

Under the principal's supervision, duties include assisting with circulation, cataloging, and use of AV equipment, while reinforcing reading and other subjects for students.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist students in locating reference and instructional materials.
• Maintain the circulation desk operations and files.
• Operate audio visual equipment as needed.
• Assist in cataloging and filing learning materials.
• Construct, copy, and distribute educational materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Mathematics basics

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Audio visual equipment

Job description

GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

MEDIA CLERK

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:

WORK CALENDAR:

195 Days

SALARY SCHEDULE:

APPROVED (Board):

PAY GRADE:

REVISED:

April 2020

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Principal.

GAINESVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

MEDIA CLERK

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.

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.

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

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