Paraprofessional - Media - Springbrook Middle School

Adrian Public Schools; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Adrian Public Schools is seeking a dynamic Paraprofessional - Media/Library for Springbrook Middle School. You will support the library center, assist staff and students, manage circulation using Follett, and help create an inviting space that promotes reading and learning.

The role includes helping with bulletin boards, organizing materials, and assisting with daily operations in the Global Learning Center, under the supervision of the media specialist and principal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with school-aged children.
• Knowledge of library/media center functions and the use of technology.
• Previous experience performing basic clerical skills including recordkeeping, data entry, filing, computer technology.
• A technology skills assessment will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize the media center operations.
• Assist students and staff with resources including use, selection, installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Maintain accurate records including online catalog, shelf list, and circulation.]
• Inventory and organize media resources; assist with shelving and processing materials.
• Assist with scheduling and supervision as requested by staff.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience with school-aged children

Knowledge of library/media center functions and technology

Basic clerical skills including recordkeeping, data entry, filing

Technology skills assessment will be conducted

Tools

Follett circulation system

Computer technology

Job description

Paraprofessional - Media - Springbrook Middle School JobID: 810

• Date Posted:
  11/11/2026
• Location:
  Springbrook Middle School

DAYS/HOURS

Monday - Friday
7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

PAYRATE

Per Bargaining Agreement

SUMMARY

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Middle School Librarian to cultivate a vibrant, inclusive library media center that fosters a love of reading and supports academic excellence. In this role, you will serve as an instructional partner, literacy expert, and manager of physical library resources. The ideal candidate understands the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers (grades 6–8) and can design an inviting space where students feel empowered to explore, create, and collaborate. Assistin the overall operation of the School's Media Center/ Global Learning Center. Help organize and maintain the routine operation of the school's media center (GLC); receives, processes, circulates, and shelves print and non-print materials using the Follett circulation system. Assists students and teachers in locating and selecting appropriate learning materials. Maintain the GLC in a clean and orderly condition. Assists in maintaining the discipline of students and monitoring student use of electronic media. Creating dynamic and engaging themes/ bulletin boards/displays to promote learning and reading. Perform other duties as assigned by the media specialist, principal or his/her designee.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Paraprofessional – Media/Library reports to the Building Principal and may receive requests from the teaching staff. Assists in the coordination and supervision of student activities as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Must have regular, reliable and punctual attendance
• Mattendaintain an orderly and well-organized media center that is conducive to the purposes and objectives of the media center program.
• Responsible for the care and maintenance of the resources including book mending, equipment troubleshooting and repair.
• Responsible for photo ID processing and laminating requests.
• Assist students and staff with resources including use, selection, installation, maintenance, and repair.
• Maintain accurate records including online card catalog, shelf list, computerized systems, and circulation.
• Inventory media center on a regular basis, including equipment, hardware, software, preparation of new books for shelving, updating or destroying outdated information and resources.
• Monitor use of resources, including Internet activity.
• Prepare attractive bulletin boards.
• Attend open houses and other school-related functions as required.
• Perform basic clerical duties including photocopying, preparation of notices, bulletins and other related materials and maintaining accurate files.
• Compute, collect, and record payment for damaged or lost materials.
• Participate in the needs analysis, selection process and placement of orders for resources.
• Assist staff with scheduling of students as it applies to the Global Learning Center use.
• Assists with the supervision of students; alerts the teacher to any problems or special information about individual students.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises students under teaching staff direction.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Previous experience working with school aged children.
• Knowledge of library/media center functions and the use of technology.
• Previous experience performing basic clerical skills including recordkeeping, data entry, filing, computer technology.
• A technology skills assessment will be conducted.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff and parents.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts of the Dewey Decimal System in order to maintain proper order of collection.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate personal computer. Ability to work with children. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk. The employee must frequently push or pull up to 25 pounds such as books and/or printer and processing supplies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The atmosphere in the work environment is usually quiet, dependent upon individuals/group use.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Adrian Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination in its policies, employment practices and programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, height, weight, marital or familial status, gender, disability, or national origin.