Paraprofessional (Media Center)

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

Position Type: Paraprofessional

Date Posted: 10/9/2026

Location: Whittier School

Date Available: 10/19/2026

Media Center Paraprofessional

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of a certified staff member, to assist 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.
• Successful completion of college level coursework or passing of examination as required by the No Child Left Behind Act.
• Prior experience working with children desirable.

Salary: Per TTEA Salary Guide (Range: $43,413-$48,913)