Media Paraprofessional

Grand Rapids Public Schools-posted 3 months ago
Grand Rapids, MI
1,001-5,000 employees
Administration of Human Resource Programs
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The Paraprofessional - Media position is responsible for maintaining the library and textbook collection in the building, identifying age-appropriate resources for scholars and teachers, and performing functions related to the collection, processing, circulation, maintenance, and inventory of library materials and/or textbooks. This role may require flexible hours set by the building principal to ensure service and support to scholars and staff. The position emphasizes the importance of regular attendance and the ability to perform various duties as needed.

  • Process library books, textbooks and related materials (barcoding, shelving, producing required reports, etc.) for providing scholars and staff with required materials.
  • Assist teachers, scholars and administrators for identifying resource materials for use in the classroom and/or class assignments.
  • Assist teachers, scholars and administrators for accessing the online databases for research and the Overdrive eBook library.
  • Perform circulation activities (e.g. item check-in and check-out, prepare circulation reports, run overdue letters, etc.) for library accountability of all items.
  • Perform media center housekeeping tasks; shelving books in proper location according to the set standard in Grand Rapids Public Schools, keeping materials in order.
  • Repair books, periodicals, textbooks, and related materials for ensuring the availability of library reference and circulation materials.
  • Prepare special displays, make attractive library informational bulletin boards and keep the media center a clean and inviting space for staff and scholars.
  • Assist teachers, parents, and scholars in locating resource materials.
  • Promote media center to staff and scholars by communicating about new books, book clubs, scheduled book talks, etc.
  • Respond to inquiries of scholars and staff (e.g. availability of books, finding appropriate reference documents, status of overdue fines, etc.) for providing information and/or direction as required.
  • Evaluate books, textbooks, and equipment for retention with collection (e.g. repairing damaged books, recommending retirement of books and textbooks) for ensuring their availability.
  • Maintain materials inventory (e.g. library books, textbooks, equipment and related instructional materials, etc.) for providing an up-to-date account and ensuring availability.
  • Evaluate electronic equipment and work with the GRPS Helpdesk to ensure repairs in a timely manner for keeping laptops, iPads, and digital readers, etc. in good operating condition.
  • Engage in all offered library training for applying what is learned back into your library.
  • Process notice of missing, damage, or overdue library books, textbooks and any other materials for providing and/or maintaining access to resources and securing reimbursement for losses.
  • Work closely with staff and scholars for suggested curriculum aligned titles for the library or digital content.
  • Run library analysis to evaluate library books in the collection for gaps in genre for creating quality book orders.
  • Become knowledgeable of special needs scholars.
  • Interact with co-workers, administration, scholars, parents and community members in a positive, supportive, and cooperative way.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 Credits); OR obtained an associate's or higher degree; OR achieved a passing score on an MDE approved ETS paraprofessional assessment.
  • Passing of district library assessment test.
  • Working experience with LibraryWorld computer automation program.
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