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Henry County Schools

Paraprofessional - Media and Technology - Grades 6-8 (2024-2025 School Year) ARM

Henry County Schools, Mcdonough, Georgia, United States, 30252


Position Type:

PARAPROFESSIONAL/Paraprofessional - Media Center

Date Posted:

7/26/2024

Location:

AUSTIN ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Date Available:

As Soon As Possible

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Position Title: Media Paraprofessional I and II Division: School Reports To: Principal and/or Assigned Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Schedule: P3 (Para II) or P3-1 (Para I) Work Days: 190 Evaluation Tool: HCSCEE JD Revision Date(s): 8/22; 5/23; 6/23

Salary scales may be accessed via the following link: 2024-2025 HCS Salary Scales.

Essential Duties:

* Assume responsibility for the operation of the Media Center in the absence of the Media Specialist.* Assist the Media Specialist in maintaining an orderly, neat, and attractive atmosphere in the Media Center.* Operate the Media Center electronic circulation system according to established procedures.* Assist students and staff in the location and utilization of Media Center equipment and materials.* Assist the Media Specialist in all phases of acquisition, processing, and circulation of media equipment.* Work in conjunction with the Media Specialist to provide instructions and guidance to volunteers and student workers.* Assist the Media Specialist in maintaining and repairing Media Center materials and equipment.* Assist with the creation of Media Center displays and special programs.* Maintain periodical collections such as magazines and newspapers.* Assist the Media Specialist with the yearly inventory of Media Center materials and equipment.* Operate the school's electronic distribution system and utilize the satellite reception equipment.* Assist Information Services with the deployment, collection, and inventory of school-based technology and equipment.* Serve as first point of contact for students, staff, and faculty seeking technology assistance.* Attend regularly scheduled Media Paraprofessional and technology-related meetings and trainings, as required.* Maintain, track, and inventory media and technology hardware using a computerized asset management and repair system.* Arrange replacement and warranty repair of district-issued devices according to the Accidental Damage Protection Plan.* Maintain the school's Single Sign-on desktop catalog of supported software applications.* Provide Tier 1 (minor) troubleshooting for student devices.* Assist the Media Specialist in maintaining an orderly, neat, and attractive atmosphere in the media center.* Assume responsibility for all phases of acquisition, processing, and circulation of media equipment in the absence of the Media Center Paraprofessional.* Maintain the work hours set by the Principal and Media Specialist.* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Minimum of a High School Diploma or state approved high school equivalency (HSE), required. Associate's degree or higher, preferred.* Must hold or be eligible for a Georgia Paraprofessional License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.* Ability to work well with students, parents, staff, and the community.* Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and strong professional reputation.* Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.* Must be regularly, predictably, and reliably at work.* Ability to be present at the physical worksite.* Must perform tasks involving prolonged periods of standing, walking, and sitting.* Must perform routine physical activities such as bending and lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds.* Must be able to properly and consistently supervise students, particularly during emergency situations.* Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communications are essential factors in performing required tasks.