**SCHOOL YEAR 2024-2025

TITLE:                      Elementary Specialist - Media

CLASSIFICATION:   Instructional Support

HOURS/DAY:           6.5 hours 

PAY GRADE 15:       $19.63-$20.73 (based on education and experience)

REPORTS TO:           Special Area Teacher Leader/Principal

Benefits eligible: This position is eligible for employee level medical coverage, dental, and vision.  It is also eligible for sick and personal days.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education and/or Experience:  High School diploma or general education degree (GED) and pass the paraprofessional test; or pass the Praxis Para Pro Assessment.  Must hold a substitute permit.
• Computer Skills:  Basic computer skills, familiarity with email systems, ability to learn systems such as, but not limited to, smart boards, document cameras, projection systems, sound systems, and digital technology.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises students.
• Teaches and executes the NAFCS approved media center curriculum.
• Instructs students relating to the use and operation of the media center.
• Reads aloud to students daily.
• Monitors the circulation desk and circulates library material.
• Operates automated media circulation system; assists students and school personnel in selection of materials.
• Processes overdue notices.
• Shelves printed material and proofreads shelves.
• Maintains accurate inventory of books and equipment.
• Prepares purchase orders at the request of the Supervisor.
• Fills in as a substitute teacher during the day as needed.
• Provides support in other areas of the school as needed such as office support, classroom support and other areas as determined by administration.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the administration and/or other designee.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  This job has no supervisory responsibilities.