ANNANDALE PUBLIC SCHOOLS #0876

Position Title:  Media Center Paraprofessional

Location:  Annandale Public School District 0876

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal

Schedule: Flexible Schedule, work as you are needed and as you are available, M-F during the school year.

Typical hours are 7:45 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

ISD 876 offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week (130 hours per month average over a 9 month period). This position averages less than 30 hours per week and does not qualify for benefits.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Building Principal and guidance of the Director of Curriculum/Media, the Media Paraprofessional supports curriculum by assisting in the operation of the media center. The Media Center Paraprofessional assists students and staff with technology and media needs, supervises various student activities including recess and standardized testing, and catalogs, processes and maintains materials.

A full job description is attached to this job posting.

About Annandale:

Annandale is a supportive community in the heart of the lakes country.  The community is located on Highway 55, approximately 50 miles west of Minneapolis and 25 miles southeast of St. Cloud.  Annandale Public Schools is host to approximately 1,980 unique, eager learners ages birth through 12th grade and 275 motivated and dedicated staff members.  

How to Apply: 

Annandale Public Schools utilizes an online application system.  Please complete an application via the District's Electronic Application System.  Questions or concerns regarding the application process, please contact Kacy Muldoon at [email protected].

Application Deadline:

Apply anytime, we are always looking for quality substitutes who want to contribute to our team on a flexible basis.

Position Questions:

Contact Kacy Muldoon, Director, Human Resources at [email protected] or (320) 274-0622.

Annandale Public School is an equal opportunity employer: applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or status with regard to public assistance.  

Empower. Inspire. Achieve.

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Annandale Public School District 876
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Department:
Media Center Paraprofessional Paraprofessionals
Immediate Supervisor Grade Placement: FLSA Status:
Building Principal 10 Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Building Principal and guidance of the Director of
Curriculum/Media, the Media Paraprofessional supports curriculum by assisting in the
operation of the media center. The Media Center Paraprofessional assists students and staff
with technology and media needs, supervises various student activities including recess and
standardized testing, and catalogs, processes and maintains materials.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists students in the Media Center with technology and resources.
● Provides supervision for students in the media center.
● Assists students with book selection, checkout, materials and equipment
2. Provides support services for staff.
● Compiles resources for classrooms and class assignments.
● Assists staff with classroom technology.
● Troubleshoots and makes repairs to media center technology.
● Provides support services for the use of technology.
● Maintains a clean and orderly media center that facilitates student learning.
● Assists the Director of Curriculum/Media and Technology Coordinator with duties
as assigned.
3. Purchases supplies and equipment for the media center and staff workroom as needed.
4. Updates circulation activities; inventorying, maintaining and updating the media center
database, repairing books and eliminating outdated material.
5. Assists the Director of Curriculum/Media with standardized testing by scheduling small
group/individual testing and proctoring as needed.
6. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
Education Training and Experience Requirements:
● High School Diploma or equivalent
License/Certification Requirements:
● None
Knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:
● Knowledge of specialized computer programming for Media Center.
● General working knowledge of technology/technology products.
● Knowledge of media resources.
● General knowledge of children’s literature and reading interests of elementary,
middle school, and high school children.
● Knowledge of the fundamentals of child development and behavior, especially
emotional, social, physical and cognitive development.
● Knowledge of library organization.
WORK SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Skills required to perform the essential functions of the job:
● Ability to interact and communicate effectively and appropriately with students and
staff.
● Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with
employees, supervisors, and building staff.
● Ability to effectively use technology.
● Ability to use media center equipment (scanner, copier, SMART board, laminator,
etc.)
● Cataloging and circulation techniques.
● Ability to multitask.
● Ability to supervise large groups of students.
● Skilled in updating bulletin boards and book displays.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical requirements associated with the position can be best summarized as
follows:
Light Work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull
or otherwise move objects.

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