Media Technician Paraprofessional

School-City-of-Hammond; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

School City of Hammond seeks a Media Tech Paraprofessional to assist with library media procurement, processing, distribution, and maintenance. You will support students and staff with technology and Chromebook issues, and may lead Library Specials or substitute in classrooms.

Requirements include 60 college credits or ParaPro, and a Sub Permit from IDOE. The role involves collaboration with the Technology Department and a commitment to making school technology accessible.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Data entry, filing, and other general clerical tasks.
• Experience using computers, peripherals, and other technology.
• Willingness to participate in training opportunities relevant to technology in the school setting.
• Ability to learn the educational resources available in the school library.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in the work environment.
• Two or more years employment or volunteer experience in a school or library setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement, processing, distribution, and maintenance of library media.
• Handle Chromebook distribution and issues.
• Support Library Specials classes and occasional classroom substitutions.
• Collaborate closely with the Technology Department.

Skills

Office skills

Data entry

Clerical skills

Computer literacy

Tech training readiness

Education

60 college credits

ParaPro Assessment

IDOE Sub Permit

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Computers & peripherals

Job description

Summary

Under the direct supervision of the building principal, the Media Tech Paraprofessional performs clerical and secretarial tasks related to the procurement, processing, distribution, and maintenance of library media. This position assists students and staff in the use of the school’s technology and library resources and handles all Chromebook distribution and issues. The Media Tech Paraprofessional has classes with students for Library Specials and occasionally will be a Sub or support in a classroom. The Media Tech Paraprofessional works closely with the Technology Department.

Personal Qualities

• Relate well to students and enjoy working with them in an educational setting
• Maintain and respect confidentially
• Use acceptable verbal and written communication skills
• Understand and follow directions accurately
• Be neat in appearance
• Have good moral character and responsible behavior
• Exhibit a positive attitude toward work and school
• Demonstrate patience and sensitivity to children and adults of all races, backgrounds, and degrees of ability
• Be punctual and have good attendanceDemonstrate a positive attitude toward using technology in the educational setting

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Experience in data entry, filing, and other general clerical skills
• Experience using computers, peripherals, and other technology
• Willingness to participate in training opportunities relevant to technology available in the school setting
• Ability to learn the use of educational resources available in the school library
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in the work environment
• Two or more years employment or volunteer experience in a school or library setting preferred

Requirements

• Must possess 60 or more college credits or have passed the ParaPro Assessment
• Must obtain an IDOE Sub Permit

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).

It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).